For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 203 students in Columbia County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Columbia County, WA is 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 43% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Columbia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Columbia County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbia County, WA include 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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