For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,858 students in 98002, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98002, WA are Terminal Park Elementary School, Gildo Rey Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98002 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98002, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98002, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terminal Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 D St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Gildo Rey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 E St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 M St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Dick Scobee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1031 14th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98002, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98002, WA include Terminal Park Elementary School, Gildo Rey Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98002?
6 public preschools are located in 98002.
What is the racial composition of students in 98002?
98002 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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