For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,238 students in 98188, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98188, WA are Mcmicken Heights Elementary School and Bow Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98188 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98188, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98188, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcmicken Heights Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3708 S 168th St
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Bow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
17622 46th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Grades: PK
| 220 students
98188, Washington 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
4424 South 188th Street, 800 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98188, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98188, WA include Mcmicken Heights Elementary School and Bow Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98188?
3 public preschools are located in 98188.
What is the racial composition of students in 98188?
98188 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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