For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,563 students in 98042, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98042, WA are Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98042 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98042, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98042, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lake Youngs Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19660 142nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22300 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25225 180th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27641 144th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25621 140th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98042, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98042, WA include Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98042?
9 public preschools are located in 98042.
What is the racial composition of students in 98042?
98042 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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