For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,257 students in Arlington, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, WA are Kent Prairie Elementary School and Presidents Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Arlington, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8110 207th St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Presidents Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Gr: PK-12
Arlington, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18722 59th Ave Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Gr: 9 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, WA include Kent Prairie Elementary School and Presidents Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arlington?
3 public preschools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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