For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 90 students in 99161, WA.
The top ranked public preschool in 99161, WA is Palouse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 99161 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 99161, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99161, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palouse Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 99161, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 99161, WA include Palouse Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99161?
1 public preschools are located in 99161.
What is the racial composition of students in 99161?
99161 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.