For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,219 students in Kennewick, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Kennewick, WA are Westgate Elementary School, Fuerza Elementary School and Finley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennewick, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Kennewick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kennewick, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2514 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213504 E Cougar Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7577
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7577
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Eastgate Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 East 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Dawes Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Amistad Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Kent St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 S Conway Pl
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Grades: PK
| 167 students
Kennewick, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kennewick, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Kennewick, WA include Westgate Elementary School, Fuerza Elementary School and Finley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kennewick?
7 public preschools are located in Kennewick.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick?
Kennewick public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kennewick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kennewick include: Westgate Elementary School vs. Amistad Elementary School, Amistad Elementary School vs. Westgate Elementary School
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