For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,868 students in Shelton, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelton, WA are Mountain View Elementary School, Hood Canal Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shelton, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Gr: PK-4 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Hood Canal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Spencer Lake Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Shelton, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Learning Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Choice High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelton, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelton, WA include Mountain View Elementary School, Hood Canal Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelton?
4 public preschools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Shelton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shelton include: Hood Canal Elementary School vs. Evergreen Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School vs. Hood Canal Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School vs. Evergreen Elementary School
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