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Best Kent Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 9,155 students in Kent, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kent, 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.
Kent, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Kent have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Kent, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28700 191st Place Se
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
19660 142nd Ave Se
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
22300 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Martin Sortun Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12711 Se 248th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7314
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25225 180th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19405 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7494
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
27641 144th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Star Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26812 B 40th Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Soos Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12651 Se 218th Place
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7690
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25621 140th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Millennium Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11919 Se 270th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20035 100th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7485
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Scenic Hill Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26025 Woodland Way S
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7479
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Pine Tree Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27825 118th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7687
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Park Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11010 Se 232nd St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7473
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Panther Lake Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10200 Se 216th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
George T. Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11310 Se 248th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7615
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
East Hill Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9825 S 240th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7455
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27710 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7870
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24629 42nd Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Age 2
Special Education School
12033 Se 256th St Suite A-400
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7513
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kent, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kent, WA include Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kent?
25 public preschools are located in Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent?
Kent public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kent are often viewed compared to one another?

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