For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 436 students in 98248, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in 98248, WA is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98248 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98248, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98248, WA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Special Services
Special Education School
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
5275 Northwest Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-K
98248, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ferndale Family Connections (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: K-10
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98248, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98248, WA include Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98248?
4 public preschools are located in 98248.
What is the racial composition of students in 98248?
98248 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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