For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 1,996 students in Whitman County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA are Garfield Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitman County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitman County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Whitman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 North Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 635-1331
Grades: PK-5
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Se Klemgard
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-5641
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W 301 Nob Hill
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Rank: #55.
Steptoe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Tennessee Street
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Rank: #66.
Palouse Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Nw Bryant
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-2617
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #88.
Kamiak Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Nw Terre View Drive
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-7205
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Tekoa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Broadway
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-2781
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Rank: #1010.
Colton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1111.
Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 School Drive
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
Whitman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Pullman Parent Partnership (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
240 Se Dexter
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Whitman County, WA include Garfield Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitman County?
12 public preschools are located in Whitman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitman County?
Whitman County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Whitman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Whitman County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Sunnyside Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Palouse Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School
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