For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 881 students in Elma, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Elma, WA are Elma Elementary School and Mary M. Knight School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elma, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Elma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elma, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elma Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Elma, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elma, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Elma, WA include Elma Elementary School and Mary M. Knight School.
How many public preschools are located in Elma?
2 public preschools are located in Elma.
What is the racial composition of students in Elma?
Elma public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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