For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 203 students in Columbia County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, WA are Starbuck School and Dayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starbuck School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, WA include Starbuck School and Dayton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbia County?
2 public preschools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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