For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 992 students in Buckley, WA.
The top ranked public preschool in Buckley, WA is Elk Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Buckley, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 White River Park Rd
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3354
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
27515 120th Street East
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-5830
Gr: PK-K | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
White River Special Educational Services
Special Education School
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Buckley, Washington 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Buckley, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Buckley, WA include Elk Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buckley?
3 public preschools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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