For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,655 students in Chelan County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA are Vale Elementary School and Paul Rumburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelan County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Chelan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chelan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vale Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Pioneer Avenue
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2211
Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-2211
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Paul Rumburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Entiat Way
Entiat, WA 98822
(509) 784-1800
Entiat, WA 98822
(509) 784-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
324 E Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Gr: PK | 49 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
10001 School Street
Peshastin, WA 98847
(509) 548-5832
Peshastin, WA 98847
(509) 548-5832
Gr: PK-2 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education School
Special Education School
112 So. Elliott Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 663-7117
Gr: PK-9 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chelan County, WA include Vale Elementary School and Paul Rumburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chelan County?
7 public preschools are located in Chelan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelan County?
Chelan County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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