Best Mead Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 755 students in Mead, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mead, WA are Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mead, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Mead have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mead, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15601 N Freya St
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 E Hastings Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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Mead, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2323 E Farwell Road
Mead, WA 99021
(509) 465-7650
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mead, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mead, WA include Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mead?
2 public preschools are located in Mead.
What is the racial composition of students in Mead?
Mead public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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