For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,632 students in 98168, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98168, WA are Tukwila Elementary School, Thorndyke Elementary School and Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98168 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98168, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98168, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tukwila Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5939 S 149th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Thorndyke Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4415 S 150th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 104th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Cedarhurst Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3600
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #66.
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13601 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
98168, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rainier Prep Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10211 12th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98168
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 5-8
4640 S 144th Street Tukwila
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8032
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8032
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98168, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98168, WA include Tukwila Elementary School, Thorndyke Elementary School and Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale.
How many public preschools are located in 98168?
7 public preschools are located in 98168.
What is the racial composition of students in 98168?
98168 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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