For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,064 students in Walla Walla County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA are Waitsburg Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School and Davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walla Walla County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Walla Walla County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walla Walla County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10520 E. Hwy. 12
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Se Ash Street
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Gr: PK | 110 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott Special Educational Pre-school
Special Education School
207 South A Street
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK-K | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Walla Walla County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Gr: 9-12
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK-5
Creekside Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 67%
29 Jubilee Circle
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2103
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2103
Gr: 8-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1775 South College Ave
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 522-3306
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 522-3306
Gr: 4-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Opportunity Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
919 S. 2nd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3052
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3052
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Paine Campus Aep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
421 S. 4th Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Pathways Back (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
919 South Second Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
1111 Fishhook Park Rd
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2138
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2138
Gr: K-6 | 89 students
455 W. Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Gr: 8-12
1150 W Chestnut
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK | 186 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA include Waitsburg Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School and Davis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wallalla County?
7 public preschools are located in Wallalla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla County?
Wallalla County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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