For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,718 students in 98502, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98502, WA are Griffin School, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School and Mclane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griffin School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 Road Sixty Five Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Delphi Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Plymouth St Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98502, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98502, WA include Griffin School, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary School and Mclane Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98502?
4 public preschools are located in 98502.
What is the racial composition of students in 98502?
98502 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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