For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,818 students in Lake Stevens, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lake Stevens, WA are Hillcrest Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Stevens, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Stevens have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake Stevens, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9315 4th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1545
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1545
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1033 91st Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1520
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 113th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1585
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3411 99th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1535
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1535
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
9215 29th St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1643
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1643
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake Stevens, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake Stevens, WA include Hillcrest Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Stevens?
5 public preschools are located in Lake Stevens.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lake Stevens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lake Stevens include: Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Skyline Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Sunnycrest Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School
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