For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,487 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 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98118, WA Public Preschools (2026-27)
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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