For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,042 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northeast Seattle are View Ridge Elementary School, Thornton Creek Elementary School and Sand Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle, WA public preschools 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 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
View Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7047 50 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Sand Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6208 60 Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-2100
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle, WA include View Ridge Elementary School, Thornton Creek Elementary School and Sand Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Northeast Seattle, Seattle public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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