For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,707 students in Richland, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland, WA are Amon Creek Elementary School, Orchard Elementary School and White Bluffs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Richland, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Gala Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6175
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
White Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 Kensington
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Jadwin
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Jason Lee Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1750 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6475
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
1525 Hunt
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6082
Gr: PK | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richland, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richland, WA include Amon Creek Elementary School, Orchard Elementary School and White Bluffs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richland?
7 public preschools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Richland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Richland include: Orchard Elementary School vs. White Bluffs Elementary School, Amon Creek Elementary School vs. White Bluffs Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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