For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,201 students in Federal Way, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Federal Way, 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.
Federal Way, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Federal Way have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Federal Way, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Sw 320th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4200
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32607 47th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2700
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Sw 336th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34600 12th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Adelaide Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1635 Sw 304th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Sw 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Sw 325th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35101 5th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Mirror Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 S 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2405 S 300th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Panther Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34424 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3600
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Rainier View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3015 S 368th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 S Star Lake Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three Development Center
Special Education School
35535 6th Pl Sw
Federal Way, WA 98093
(253) 874-5445
Federal Way, WA 98093
(253) 874-5445
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK | 348 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
31457 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Federal Way, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Federal Way, WA include Twin Lakes Elementary School, Green Gables Elementary School and Brigadoon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Federaly?
18 public preschools are located in Federaly.
What is the racial composition of students in Federaly?
Federaly public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Federaly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Federaly include: Green Gables Elementary School vs. Brigadoon Elementary School, Enterprise Elementary School vs. Brigadoon Elementary School, Panther Lake Elementary School vs. Enterprise Elementary School
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