For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,775 students in Puyallup, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Puyallup, WA are Dessie F Evans Elementary School, G W Edgerton Elementary School and Maplewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puyallup, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Puyallup have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Puyallup, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dessie F Evans Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7911 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 864-5500
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 864-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 916 students
Rank: #22.
G W Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16528 127th Ave Ct E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-8809
Grades: PK-6
| 757 students
Rank: #33.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 W Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Grades: PK-6
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Warren Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12801 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Grades: PK-6
| 702 students
Rank: #77.
Edward Zeiger Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13008 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8663
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8663
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #88.
Karshner Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1328 8th Ave Nw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #99.
Emma L Carson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8615 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8808
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8808
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
Rank: #1010.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 4th Ave Ne
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8743
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8743
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
Psd Special Services
Special Education School
Puyallup School District Speci
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Puyallup, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2110 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8735
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8735
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
I-school High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12171 Pacific Ave
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Quest (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
428 11th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8751
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8751
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5515 44th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8741
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8741
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Triad K-12 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1110 West Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Grades: 1-8
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Puyallup, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Puyallup, WA include Dessie F Evans Elementary School, G W Edgerton Elementary School and Maplewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Puyallup?
11 public preschools are located in Puyallup.
What is the racial composition of students in Puyallup?
Puyallup public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Puyallup are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Puyallup include: Sunrise Elementary School vs. Wildwood Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School vs. Sunrise Elementary School
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