For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,835 students in Edmonds, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Edmonds, WA are Maplewood Parent Coop, Madrona K-8 School and Edmonds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edmonds, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Edmonds have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Edmonds, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Parent Coop
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 200th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7515
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7515
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Edmonds Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Olympic Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Chase Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21603 84th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7495
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7495
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Edmonds, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Esperance Elementary Building (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7821 224th Ave Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7840
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7840
Gr: K-12 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Maplewood Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20100 84th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7509
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7509
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
9521 240th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-3827
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-3827
Gr: PK-K | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
9521 240th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7990
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7990
Gr: K-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Edmonds, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Edmonds, WA include Maplewood Parent Coop, Madrona K-8 School and Edmonds Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Edmonds?
4 public preschools are located in Edmonds.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmonds?
Edmonds public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Edmonds are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Edmonds include: Madrona K-8 School vs. Maplewood Parent Coop, Maplewood Parent Coop vs. Madrona K-8 School
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