For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 903 students in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dunlap are Dunlap Elementary School and South Shore Pk-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
South Shore Pk-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle, WA include Dunlap Elementary School and South Shore Pk-8 School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Dunlap, Seattle public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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