Top 10 Best Benton County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 8,271 students in Benton County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Benton County, WA are Amon Creek Elementary School, White Bluffs Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 57% statewide average). Pre schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Benton County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Tapteal Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N 62nd Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Kiona-benton City Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #99.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1010.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1111.
Eastgate Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
910 East 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1212.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 South Dawes Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1313.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
213504 E Cougar Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7577
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1414.
Amistad Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
123 S Kent St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 873 students
Rank: n/an/a
832 Park Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-2020
Grades: PK-2
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 S Conway Pl
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Grades: PK
| 126 students
1525 Hunt
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Grades: PK
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton County, WA

Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
1500 Grant Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Benton County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Benton County, WA include Amon Creek Elementary School, White Bluffs Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benton County, WA?
18 public preschools are located in Benton County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County, WA?
Benton County, WA public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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