For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,668 students in Kirkland, WA. The top ranked public preschools in Kirkland, WA are Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Juanita Elementary School and Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, 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 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kirkland, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Juanita Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9635 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11212 Ne 112th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Kirkland, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kirkland, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Kirkland, WA include Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Juanita Elementary School and Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School. Kirkland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public preschools are located in Kirkland?
4 public preschools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kirkland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kirkland include: Carl Sandburg Elementary School vs. Juanita Elementary School, Juanita Elementary School vs. Carl Sandburg Elementary School
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