For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,315 students in 98003, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98003, WA are Support School, Mirror Lake Elementary School and Wildwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98003 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98003, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98003, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Mirror Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2405 S 300th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Panther Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34424 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3600
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Rainier View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3015 S 368th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 S Star Lake Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK | 348 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
31457 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK
98003, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98003, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98003, WA include Support School, Mirror Lake Elementary School and Wildwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98003?
9 public preschools are located in 98003.
What is the racial composition of students in 98003?
98003 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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