For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,064 students in Sammamish, WA. The top ranked public preschools in Sammamish, WA are Rachel Carson Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sammamish, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Sammamish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sammamish, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rachel Carson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1035 - 244th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sammamish, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Sammamish, WA include Rachel Carson Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School. Sammamish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public preschools are located in Sammamish?
2 public preschools are located in Sammamish.
What is the racial composition of students in Sammamish?
Sammamish public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Sammamish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sammamish include: Rachel Carson Elementary School vs. Discovery Elementary School, Discovery Elementary School vs. Rachel Carson Elementary School
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