Best Public Preschools in 98118 (Seattle, WA) (2025-26)

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Best 98118 Washington Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,353 students in 98118, WA.

The top ranked public preschools in 98118, WA are Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Graham Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 98118 have an score of 37% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98118, WA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hawthorne Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210

Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #22.

Wing Luke Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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3701 S Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630

Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

Graham Hill Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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5149 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7140

Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #44.

Dunlap Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000

Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #55.

South Shore Pk-8 School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600

Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #66.

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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6725 45 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770

Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #77.

Emerson Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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9709 60 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100

Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

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School

Location

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African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650

Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Whitworth Elementary School (Closed 2008)

5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560

Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 98118, WA?

The top ranked public preschools in 98118, WA include Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Graham Hill Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 98118?

7 public preschools are located in 98118.

What is the racial composition of students in 98118?

98118 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).