For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,209 students in 98671, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98671, WA are Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, Cape Horn Skye Elementary School and Hathaway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98671 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98671, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98671, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hathaway Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 24th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Washougal Special Services
Special Education School
4855 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3020
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 24%
98671, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401 39th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98671, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98671, WA include Columbia River Gorge Elementary School, Cape Horn Skye Elementary School and Hathaway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98671?
5 public preschools are located in 98671.
What is the racial composition of students in 98671?
98671 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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