Best 98944 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,656 students in 98944, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98944, WA are Washington Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School and Chief Kamiakin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98944 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98944, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98944, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E. Jackson Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 E. Lincoln
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Outlook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Vanbelle Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Gr: PK-K | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98944, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98944, WA include Washington Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School and Chief Kamiakin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98944?
5 public preschools are located in 98944.
What is the racial composition of students in 98944?
98944 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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