Best 98012 Washington Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,411 students in 98012, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98012, WA are Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98012 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98012, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98012, WA Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Tambark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4419 180th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Wood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3414 168th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 148th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17000 23rd Ave. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98012, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98012, WA include Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98012?
5 public preschools are located in 98012.
What is the racial composition of students in 98012?
98012 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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