For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,289 students in Kennewick, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kennewick, WA are Westgate Elementary School, Fuerza Elementary School and Finley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennewick, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Kennewick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kennewick, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2514 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213504 E Cougar Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7577
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7577
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Eastgate Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 East 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Dawes Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Amistad Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Kent St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
125 S Conway Pl
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Kennewick, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kennewick, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kennewick, WA include Westgate Elementary School, Fuerza Elementary School and Finley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kennewick?
7 public preschools are located in Kennewick.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick?
Kennewick public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kennewick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kennewick include: Westgate Elementary School vs. Amistad Elementary School, Amistad Elementary School vs. Westgate Elementary School
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