For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,064 students in Walla Walla County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA are Waitsburg Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School and Davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walla Walla County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Walla Walla County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walla Walla County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10520 E. Hwy. 12
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Dixie, WA 99329
(509) 525-5339
Gr: PK-5 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Se Ash Street
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-1780
Gr: PK | 112 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott Special Educational Pre-school
Special Education School
207 South A Street
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK-K | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walla Walla County, WA include Waitsburg Elementary School, Dixie Elementary School and Davis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wallalla County?
7 public preschools are located in Wallalla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla County?
Wallalla County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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