For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,583 students in 98201, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98201, WA are Whittier Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98201 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98201, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98201, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
916 Oakes Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4300
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Pine St.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4700
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Federal Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5600
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Poplar St.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4600
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98201, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98201, WA include Whittier Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98201?
4 public preschools are located in 98201.
What is the racial composition of students in 98201?
98201 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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