For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,788 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 44% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Puyallup have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Puyallup, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dessie F Evans Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7911 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 864-5500
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 864-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
G W Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 W Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8737
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Warren Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12801 144th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8690
Gr: PK-6 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Emma L Carson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8615 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8808
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8808
Gr: PK-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Edward Zeiger Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13008 94th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8663
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8663
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Karshner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1328 8th Ave Nw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8736
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Puyallup, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
I-school High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12171 Pacific Ave
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Triad K-12 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1110 West Pioneer
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8737
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public preschools average of 55% (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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