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

Best Renton Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,835 students in Renton, WA.

The top ranked public preschools in Renton, WA are Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Ridgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Renton, WA public preschools have an score of 64% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Renton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Apollo Elementary School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
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10/

Top 10%

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15025 Se 117th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500

Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #22.

Briarwood Elementary School

(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
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17020 Se 134th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000

Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #33.

Ridgewood Elementary School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
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18030 162nd Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7482

Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #44.

Carriage Crest Elementary School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
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18235 140th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7597

Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #55.

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Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200

Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #66.

Fairwood Elementary School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
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16600 148th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7491

Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: n/an/a

Meadow Crest Early Childhood Education Center

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1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200

Gr: PK | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

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School

Location

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Career Development Learning Cente (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510

Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 59%

Hillcrest Special Services Center (Closed 2018)

Special Education School

1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200

Gr: PK-K

Renton Technical College High School Completion (Closed 2023)

3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352

Gr: 11-13

Sartori Education Center (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

315 Garden Ave N
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547

Gr: 9-12

Youth Source High School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

919 Sw Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055

Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Renton, WA?

The top ranked public preschools in Renton, WA include Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Ridgewood Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Renton?

7 public preschools are located in Renton.

What is the racial composition of students in Renton?

Renton public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Renton are often viewed compared to one another?