Best Kirkland Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,609 students in Kirkland, WA. The top-ranked public preschools in Kirkland, WA are Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Juanita Elementary School and Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, 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 Kirkland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Kirkland, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Juanita Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9635 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11212 Ne 112th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kirkland, WA?
How many public preschools are located in Kirkland?
4 public preschools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kirkland are often viewed compared to one another?

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