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Best 98023 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,360 students in 98023, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98023, WA are Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98023 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98023, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98023, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
32607 47th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Brigadoon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
34600 12th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Adelaide Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35101 5th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98023 Washington

98023, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saghalie Middle School (Closed 2018)
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98023, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98023, WA include Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98023?
9 public preschools are located in 98023.
What is the racial composition of students in 98023?
98023 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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