For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,176 students in 98115, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98115, WA are View Ridge Elementary School, Thornton Creek Elementary School and Sacajawea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98115 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98115, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98115, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
View Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7047 50 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 20 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5550
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Sand Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6208 60 Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-2100
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
98115, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
John Marshall High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
520 Ne Ravenna Bv
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4700
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Ryther Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 Ne 95 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-0832
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-0832
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98115, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98115, WA include View Ridge Elementary School, Thornton Creek Elementary School and Sacajawea Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98115?
4 public preschools are located in 98115.
What is the racial composition of students in 98115?
98115 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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