Best Ballard Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 98 students in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Ballard is Licton Springs K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle, WA include Licton Springs K-8.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Ballard, Seattle public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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