Best Washington Magnet Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 magnet public preschools serving 4,396 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Washington are Jing Mei Elementary School, Puesta Del Sol Elementary School and Louisa Boren Stem K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Washington (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jing Mei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 151st Place Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5950 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6010 Road 52
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7114
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5706 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7808
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Captain Gray Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 N 10th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
C O Sorenson
Magnet School
19705 88 Av Ne
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-5570
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Flattery Preschool
Magnet School
13193 Hwy 112
Sekiu, WA 98381
(360) 963-2056
Gr: PK | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1335 S. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4544
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Edwin Pratt Learning Center
Magnet School
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 393-4350
Gr: PK | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Goldendale Support Service Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
820 S. Schuster St.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakville Preschool
Magnet School
103 School St, Po Box H
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5946
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Washington?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Washington include Jing Mei Elementary School, Puesta Del Sol Elementary School and Louisa Boren Stem K-8.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Washington?
13 magnet public preschools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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