For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,353 students in 98118, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98118, WA are Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Graham Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98118 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98118, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wing Luke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 S Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Graham Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5149 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7140
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7140
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
South Shore Pk-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6725 45 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9709 60 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
98118, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98118, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98118, WA include Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Graham Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98118?
7 public preschools are located in 98118.
What is the racial composition of students in 98118?
98118 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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