Best Public Preschools in 98118 (Seattle, WA) (2026)

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Best 98118 Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,353 students in 98118, WA.

The top-ranked public preschools in 98118, WA are Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Graham Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 98118 have an score of 37% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98118, WA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hawthorne Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7210

Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #22.

Wing Luke Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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3701 S Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7630

Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

Graham Hill Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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5149 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7140

Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #44.

Dunlap Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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4525 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7000

Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #55.

South Shore Pk-8 School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600

Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #66.

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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6725 45 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6770

Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #77.

Emerson Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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9709 60 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7100

Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98118 Washington

98118, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650

Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Whitworth Elementary School (Closed 2008)

5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560

Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98118, WA?

The top-ranked public preschools in 98118, WA include Hawthorne Elementary School, Wing Luke Elementary School and Graham Hill Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 98118?

7 public preschools are located in 98118.

What is the racial composition of students in 98118?

98118 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).