For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,257 students in Arlington, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Arlington, WA are Kent Prairie Elementary School and Presidents Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Arlington, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8110 207th St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Presidents Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Arlington, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18722 59th Ave Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Grades: 9
| 45 students
12616 Jim Creek Rd
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-3250
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-3250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Arlington, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Arlington, WA include Kent Prairie Elementary School and Presidents Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arlington?
3 public preschools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.