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Best Public Preschools in Snohomish County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Snohomish County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 66 public preschools serving 28,119 students in Snohomish County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Snohomish County, WA are Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Snohomish County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Snohomish County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Snohomish County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Tambark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4419 180th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Wood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3414 168th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21400 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Silver Firs Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5909 146th Pl. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24118 Lockwood Rd
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Shelton View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23400 5 Av W
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5601 156th St. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
916 Oakes Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 148th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Maplewood Parent Coop
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8500 200th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7515
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Penny Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4117 132nd St. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Salem Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12802 Wagner Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9315 4th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1545
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Edmonds Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1215 Olympic Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Cadet Way
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17000 23rd Ave. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1033 91st Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1520
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3220 113th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2215 Pine St.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2222.
View Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 Alder St.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10520 Harbour Pointe Blvd
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 366-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
Frank Love Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 224 St Sw
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Chain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12125 Chain Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 804-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2626.
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3411 99th Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1535
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10901 27th Ave. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Crystal Springs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21615 9 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12815 Bothell-everett Hwy.
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3030.
Stanwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10227 273rd Pl Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1250
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3131.
Index Elementary School District 63
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
436 Index Avenue
Index, WA 98256
(360) 793-1330
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3232.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Federal Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3333.
Fryelands Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15286 Fryelands Blvd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3434.
Lynndale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9521 240th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7365
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Presidents Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Snohomish County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Snohomish County, WA include Fernwood Elementary School, Tambark Creek Elementary School and Cedar Wood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Snohomish County?
66 public preschools are located in Snohomish County.
What is the racial composition of students in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Snohomish County are often viewed compared to one another?

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