For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 8,787 students in Bothell, WA. The top ranked public preschools in Bothell, 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.
Bothell, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Bothell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bothell, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Tambark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4419 180th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Wood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3414 168th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21400 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5700
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24118 Lockwood Rd
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5800
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Shelton View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23400 5 Av W
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5200
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 148th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Maywood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19510 104 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5000
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Westhill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19515 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5500
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Woodin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12950 Ne 195 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5400
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17000 23rd Ave. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7800
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Woodmoor Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12225 Ne 160
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5600
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Frank Love Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 224 St Sw
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4600
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21615 9 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4300
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Northshore Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7735
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7735
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
C O Sorenson
Magnet School
19705 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5570
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5570
Gr: PK-K | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Bothell, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Junior High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
18603 Bothell Wy Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 489-6244
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 489-6244
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
3301 Monte Villa Parkway #200
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6000
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6000
Gr: K | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bothell, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Bothell, WA include Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School. Bothell has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public preschools are located in Bothell?
16 public preschools are located in Bothell.
What is the racial composition of students in Bothell?
Bothell public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bothell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bothell include: Frank Love Elementary School vs. Crystal Springs Elementary School, Crystal Springs Elementary School vs. Frank Love Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School vs. Cedar Wood Elementary School
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