For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,549 students in 98501, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98501, WA are Pioneer Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Mckenny Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 98501 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98501, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98501, WA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Carlyon Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Mckenny Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 Morse Merryman Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
East Olympia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 Dennis Street Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
98501, Washington ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98501, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98501, WA include Pioneer Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Mckenny Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98501?
6 public preschools are located in 98501.
What is the racial composition of students in 98501?
98501 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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