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Best Kent Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 9,345 students in Kent, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Kent, WA are Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Kent have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Kent, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Lake Youngs Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19660 142nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22300 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Martin Sortun Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12711 Se 248th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7314
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25225 180th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19405 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7494
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27641 144th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Star Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26812 B 40th Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Soos Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12651 Se 218th Place
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7690
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25621 140th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Millennium Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11919 Se 270th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20035 100th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7485
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Scenic Hill Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26025 Woodland Way S
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7479
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Pine Tree Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27825 118th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7687
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1717.
Park Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11010 Se 232nd St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7473
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Panther Lake Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10200 Se 216th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
George T. Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11310 Se 248th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7615
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
East Hill Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9825 S 240th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7455
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27710 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7870
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24629 42nd Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Age 2
Special Education School
12033 Se 256th St Suite A-400
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7513
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12
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Kent, Washington 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashe Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(206) 931-0964
Gr: K-8
Excel Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Gr: 7-10 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Kent Junior High School (Closed 2005)
620 North Central
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Gr: 7-9 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Kent Mountain View Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7488
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Kent Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7542
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Night Academy (Closed 2008)
10020 Se 256 St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Sequoia Junior High School (Closed 2008)
11000 Se 264 St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7542
Gr: 7-9 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Technology Access Foundation Academy (Closed 2018)
26720 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Kent, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Kent, WA include Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kent?
25 public preschools are located in Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent?
Kent public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kent are often viewed compared to one another?

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