For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,835 students in Renton, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Renton, WA are Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Ridgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Renton, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Renton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Renton, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15025 Se 117th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17020 Se 134th St
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18030 162nd Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7482
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7482
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Carriage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18235 140th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7597
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7597
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #66.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16600 148th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7491
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7491
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK
| 562 students
Renton, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Development Learning Cente (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Hillcrest Special Services Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Grades: 11-13
| n/a students
Sartori Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
315 Garden Ave N
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Youth Source High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Renton, WA 98055
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Renton, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Renton, WA include Apollo Elementary School, Briarwood Elementary School and Ridgewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Renton?
7 public preschools are located in Renton.
What is the racial composition of students in Renton?
Renton public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Renton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Renton include: Briarwood Elementary School vs. Apollo Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School vs. Carriage Crest Elementary School, Apollo Elementary School vs. Briarwood Elementary School
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