For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 699 students in Douglas County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, WA are Palisades Elementary School, Mansfield Elementary And High School and Orondo Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1114 Palisades Rd
Palisades, WA 98845
(509) 884-8071
Palisades, WA 98845
(509) 884-8071
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Mansfield Elementary And High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
491 Road 14 N.e.
Mansfield, WA 98830
(509) 683-1012
Mansfield, WA 98830
(509) 683-1012
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Orondo Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Orondo School Road
Orondo, WA 98843
(509) 784-1333
Orondo, WA 98843
(509) 784-1333
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Tacoma Ave
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-2201
Bridgeport, WA 98813
(509) 686-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastmont Preschools
Special Education School
955 3rd St. Ne
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-8333
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-8333
Gr: PK | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1855 4th St Se
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 888-1400
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 888-1400
Gr: 5-7 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Eastmont Columbia Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
955 3rd St Ne
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-6555
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-6555
Gr: K-12
600 N. James Ave.
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-7115
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-7115
Gr: K-7 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, WA include Palisades Elementary School, Mansfield Elementary And High School and Orondo Elementary And Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
5 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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