For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 535 students in 98290, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98290, WA are Chain Lake Elementary School and Snohomish Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98290 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98290, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98290, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12125 Chain Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 804-3100
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 804-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Snohomish Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
221 Union Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4600
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4600
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
98290, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Freshman Campus Re Entry Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
601 Glen Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7289
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7289
Gr: 9
Home School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1601 Ave D
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7300
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7300
Gr: 1-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 1%
601 Glen Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4300
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4300
Gr: 7-9
Snohomish Online Learning (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
525 13th Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7324
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7324
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98290, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98290, WA include Chain Lake Elementary School and Snohomish Center.
How many public preschools are located in 98290?
3 public preschools are located in 98290.
What is the racial composition of students in 98290?
98290 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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