For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,407 students in Cheney, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cheney, WA are Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Salnave Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheney, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Cheney have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cheney, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betz Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 N 7th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Phil Snowdon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6323 S Holly Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Salnave Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Salnave Road
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
12414 S Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Gr: PK
Cheney, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 Seventh St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cheney, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cheney, WA include Betz Elementary School, Phil Snowdon Elementary School and Salnave Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cheney?
4 public preschools are located in Cheney.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheney?
Cheney public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cheney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cheney include: Phil Snowdon Elementary School vs. Betz Elementary School, Betz Elementary School vs. Phil Snowdon Elementary School
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