For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 736 students in Bainbridge Island, WA. The top-ranked public preschools in Bainbridge Island, WA are Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School and Halilts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bainbridge Island, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Bainbridge Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bainbridge Island, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 Blakely Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Halilts Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12781 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4411
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4411
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Bainbridge Special Education Services
Special Education School
8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Bainbridge Island, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Contract Studies Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Odyssey Multiage Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: 1-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Renaissance (Closed 2005)
Special Education School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bainbridge Island, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bainbridge Island, WA include Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School and Halilts Elementary School. Bainbridge Island has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public preschools are located in Bainbridge Island?
3 public preschools are located in Bainbridge Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Bainbridge Island?
Bainbridge Island public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bainbridge Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bainbridge Island include: Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School vs. Halilts Elementary School, Halilts Elementary School vs. Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School
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