For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,745 students in 98498, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98498, WA are Lake Louise Elementary School, Idlewild Elementary School and Oakbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98498 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98498, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98498, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Idlewild Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10806 Idlewild Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7802 83rd Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Tillicum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98498, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98498, WA include Lake Louise Elementary School, Idlewild Elementary School and Oakbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98498?
5 public preschools are located in 98498.
What is the racial composition of students in 98498?
98498 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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