For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,130 students in Island County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Island County, WA are Coupeville Elementary School and Oak Harbor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Island County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Island County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coupeville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2473
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2473
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5100
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Whidbey Special Services
Special Education School
5520 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Grades: PK-1
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5071
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5071
Grades: PK
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Toddler Learning Center
Special Education School
950 Se Regatta Dr #101
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-1039
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-1039
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Island County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Engle Rd
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
600 Cherokee Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Midway School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Island County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Island County, WA include Coupeville Elementary School and Oak Harbor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Island County?
5 public preschools are located in Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Island County?
Island County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Island County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Island County include: Oak Harbor Elementary School vs. Coupeville Elementary School
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