For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 578 students in Arlington, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Arlington, WA is 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 36% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Arlington, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Presidents Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Gr: PK-12
Arlington, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18722 59th Ave Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Gr: 9 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, WA include Presidents Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arlington?
2 public preschools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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