For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 4,141 students in Grays Harbor County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Grays Harbor County, WA are Beacon Avenue Elementary School, Central Park Elementary School and Elma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grays Harbor County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Grays Harbor County 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grays Harbor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1717 East Beacon Avenue
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4528
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 School Road
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Elma Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Mccleary Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 S. Main St.
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
North River School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2867 North River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
A J West Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Bay Ave.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2131
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ocosta Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Pacific Beach Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Fourth Street
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
(360) 276-4512
Pacific Beach, WA 98571
(360) 276-4512
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Oakville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 School St
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ocean Shores Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mt. Olympus Way
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2147
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2147
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Robert Gray Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1516 North B St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Lake Quinault School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8240
Gr: PK-1 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
1313 Pacific
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakville Preschool
Magnet School
103 School St, Po Box H
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Gr: PK
Grays Harbor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 Cherry St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Homelink (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
216 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
6130 Us Hwy 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Montesano Choice School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Gr: 9-12
Montesano Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson, 519 West Sim
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
3003 Cherry
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Gr: 2-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grays Harbor County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Grays Harbor County, WA include Beacon Avenue Elementary School, Central Park Elementary School and Elma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grays Harbor County?
17 public preschools are located in Grays Harbor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grays Harbor County?
Grays Harbor County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Grays Harbor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grays Harbor County include: Mccleary Elementary School vs. Elma Elementary School, Elma Elementary School vs. Mccleary Elementary School, Robert Gray Elementary School vs. Stevens Elementary School
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