For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,624 students in Cowlitz County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cowlitz County, WA are Castle Rock Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowlitz County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Cowlitz County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cowlitz County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Huntington Ave S
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2910
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Bozarth Ave
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Broadway Learning Center
Special Education School
1410 8th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7429
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7429
Gr: PK-K | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cowlitz County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cowlitz County, WA include Castle Rock Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cowlitz County?
5 public preschools are located in Cowlitz County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowlitz County?
Cowlitz County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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