For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 11,097 students in Yakima County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Yakima County, WA are Hilton Elementary School, East Valley Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yakima County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Yakima County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Yakima County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 Fourth Avenue
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829-5400
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
East Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Beaudry Road
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1105 W 2nd St
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-8550
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-8550
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 W 2nd St
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-7100
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Union Gap School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 4th Street
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 248-3966
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 248-3966
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Marcus Whitman-cowiche Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1181 Thompson Rd
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Cowiche, WA 98923
(509) 678-8900
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4411 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 573-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E. Jackson Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Fir Ave
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-8700
Grandview, WA 98930
(509) 882-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 E. Lincoln
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 836-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E. Lincoln Avenue
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Barge-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 E I St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1222 S 22nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Outlook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Vanbelle Road
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 Bailey Avenue
Granger, WA 98932
(509) 854-1420
Granger, WA 98932
(509) 854-1420
Gr: PK-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Viola Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 S 8th St
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 573-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Harrah Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3851 Harrah Road
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2935
Harrah, WA 98933
(509) 848-2935
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 South Camas Ave
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-3134
Gr: PK-2 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special Education School
2810 Castlevale Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Gr: PK | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
208 South Third Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-7900
Gr: PK-K | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(509) 837-5851
Gr: PK-K | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
407 S. Juniper St
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4266
Toppenish, WA 98948
(509) 865-4266
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 198:1
Rank: n/an/a
West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
3006 S Wiley Rd
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 965-2031
Gr: PK | 56 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Dba Children's Village
Special Education School
3801 Kern Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 965-2080
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Yakima County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Yakima County, WA include Hilton Elementary School, East Valley Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Yakima County?
25 public preschools are located in Yakima County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yakima County?
Yakima County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Yakima County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Yakima County include: Sun Valley Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Pioneer Elementary School
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