For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,168 students in Renton, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Renton, WA are Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Newcastle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Renton, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Renton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Renton, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15025 Se 117th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17020 Se 134th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Newcastle Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 136th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18030 162nd Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7482
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7482
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Carriage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18235 140th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7597
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7597
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16600 148th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7491
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7491
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Renton, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Renton, WA include Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Newcastle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Renton?
8 public preschools are located in Renton.
What is the racial composition of students in Renton?
Renton public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Renton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Renton include: Briarwood Elementary School vs. Apollo Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School vs. Carriage Crest Elementary School
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