For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,499 students in Monroe, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, WA are Salem Woods Elementary School, Fryelands Elementary School and Frank Wagner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Monroe, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12802 Wagner Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3600
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Fryelands Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15286 Fryelands Blvd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3400
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Frank Wagner Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Dickinson Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3200
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Special Educational Preschool
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of District Special Education
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Gr: PK-11 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Monroe, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
639 W Main St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3017
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3017
Gr: 5-7 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Monroe Elementary School
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3000
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3000
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Joann Carbonetti
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3010
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3010
Gr: 8-10 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
17072 Tye St. Se, Bldg. B
Monroe, WA 98272
(306) 794-3008
Monroe, WA 98272
(306) 794-3008
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, WA include Salem Woods Elementary School, Fryelands Elementary School and Frank Wagner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe?
5 public preschools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Monroe include: Frank Wagner Elementary School vs. Fryelands Elementary School, Fryelands Elementary School vs. Frank Wagner Elementary School, Fryelands Elementary School vs. Salem Woods Elementary School
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