For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,172 students in 98038, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98038, WA are Cedar River Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School and Lake Wilderness Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98038 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 98038, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98038, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar River Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22615 Sweeney Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25700 Maple Valley Blk Diam Rd
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Lake Wilderness Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24216 Witte Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Tahoma Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24425 Se 216th St
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Glacier Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23700 Se 280th Street
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Shadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22620 Sweeney Road Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 413-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 98038, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98038, WA include Cedar River Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School and Lake Wilderness Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98038?
6 public preschools are located in 98038.
What is the racial composition of students in 98038?
98038 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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