For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,233 students in 98188, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98188, WA are Mcmicken Heights Elementary School and Bow Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98188 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98188, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98188, WA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3708 S 168th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Bow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
17622 46th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Gr: PK | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
98188, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
4424 South 188th Street, 800 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98188, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98188, WA include Mcmicken Heights Elementary School and Bow Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98188?
3 public preschools are located in 98188.
What is the racial composition of students in 98188?
98188 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.