For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,597 students in 98042, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98042, WA are Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98042 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98042, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98042, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28700 191st Place Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7661
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Youngs Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19660 142nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7646
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22300 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25225 180th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27641 144th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7313
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25621 140th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #99.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98042, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98042, WA include Grass Lake Elementary School, Lake Youngs Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98042?
9 public preschools are located in 98042.
What is the racial composition of students in 98042?
98042 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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