For the 2026 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.
Public 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 Public Preschools (2026)
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 Public 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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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