Approximately 44% of public preschool students in Washington are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington is Preschool, White River Special Educational Services, and Kittitas B-5 Special Educational Program, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 78%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Washington (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Kittitas B-5 Special Educational Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
501 N Pierce Avenue
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Kittitas, WA 98934
(855) 380-8843
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Preschool
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
235 Nw Vancouver Ave
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Stevenson, WA 98648
(509) 427-5672
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
White River Special Educational Services
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
240 North A Street
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3952
Rank: #55.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK
1406 E. D Street
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5606
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5606
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK
1313 Pacific
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2190
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK
3616 South Road, Suite C-4
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 356-1312
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 356-1312
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Nespelem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK
35 K St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Rank: #1111.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-5
723 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Rank: #1212.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: PK-5
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Harrah Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-6
3851 Harrah Road
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2935
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2935
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Wishram High And Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-12
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Amistad Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
123 S Kent St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Captain Gray Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
1102 N 10th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2474
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Rowena Chess Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK-5
715 N 24th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6789
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: PK
407 S. Juniper St
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4266
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4266
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK-5
1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK
13525 51st Ave Ne
Marysville, WA 98271
(360) 965-0225
Marysville, WA 98271
(360) 965-0225
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: PK
17622 46th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5100
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
400 W Viola Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
301 North 10th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-2429
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-5
1915 North 22nd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6795
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Outlook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-5
3800 Vanbelle Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-K
1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Thorndyke Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-5
4415 S 150th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7600
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Virgie Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: PK-5
125 S. Wehe Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-6086
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mattawa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: K
400 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1717 E Sinto Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-4200
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-4200
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK
2810 Castlevale Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
2450 S Star Lake Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-5
301 S. Farragut
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2150
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Trent School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-6
3303 N Pines Rd
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 924-2622
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 924-2622
Rank: #35 - 4035. - 40.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: PK-5
502 S. 7th St.
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2581
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2581
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Washington average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Washington average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 44%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Washington?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Washington include Kittitas B-5 Special Educational Program, Preschool and Special Education Services/relife.
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