Best 98902 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,462 students in 98902, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98902, WA are Mcclure Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98902 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98902, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98902, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1222 S 22nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Viola Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special Education School
2810 Castlevale Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Gr: PK | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Dba Children's Village
Special Education School
3801 Kern Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Gr: PK | 1 student
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98902 Washington

98902, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
33 S. 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 728-9871
Gr: 9-12
212 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2501
Gr: 9 | 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98902, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98902, WA include Mcclure Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98902?
4 public preschools are located in 98902.
What is the racial composition of students in 98902?
98902 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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