For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 281 students in Tillamook County, OR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tillamook County, OR are Nehalem Elementary School, Garibaldi Elementary School and Nestucca K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tillamook County, OR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Tillamook County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tillamook County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nehalem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36300 8th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Garibaldi Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Cypress St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Nestucca K8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36925 Hwy 101 S
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tillamook County, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tillamook County, OR include Nehalem Elementary School, Garibaldi Elementary School and Nestucca K8.
How many public preschools are located in Tillamook County?
2 public preschools are located in Tillamook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tillamook County?
Tillamook County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tillamook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tillamook County include: Nehalem Elementary School vs. Garibaldi Elementary School, Garibaldi Elementary School vs. Nehalem Elementary School
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