Best 98023 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,886 students in 98023, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98023, WA are Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98023 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98023, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 98023, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
32607 47th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Brigadoon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
34600 12th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Adelaide Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35101 5th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98023, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98023, WA include Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98023?
8 public preschools are located in 98023.
What is the racial composition of students in 98023?
98023 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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