Best 98008 Washington Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,253 students in 98008, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98008, WA are Bennett Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Phantom Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98008 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98008, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98008, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 837-5601
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Phantom Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16411 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98008, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98008, WA include Bennett Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Phantom Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98008?
5 public preschools are located in 98008.
What is the racial composition of students in 98008?
98008 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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