Best Lake Stevens Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,915 students in Lake Stevens, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Stevens, WA are Hillcrest Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Stevens, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Stevens have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lake Stevens, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9315 4th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1545
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1033 91st Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3220 113th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3411 99th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1535
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
9215 29th St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1643
Gr: PK | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Stevens, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Stevens, WA include Hillcrest Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Stevens?
5 public preschools are located in Lake Stevens.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lake Stevens are often viewed compared to one another?

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