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Best Auburn Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 9,690 students in Auburn, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Auburn, WA are Lakeland Hills Elementary School, Bowman Creek Elementary School and Lake View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Auburn, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 Evergreen Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 876-7711
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bowman Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16401 Se 318th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5602 S 316th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4974
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Terminal Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 D St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Ilalko Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oravetz Pl Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4748
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29205 132nd Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 630-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Gildo Rey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 37th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4952
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35827 32nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Meredith Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5830 S 300th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 E St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4988
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Chinook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3502 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4980
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Lea Hill Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30908 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4982
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 M St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4986
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Lake Dolloff Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 S 308th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Camelot Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4041 S 298th
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Valhalla Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27847 42nd Av S
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Dick Scobee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 14th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Willow Crest Elementary School
13002 Se 304th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4717
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Auburn, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Auburn, WA include Lakeland Hills Elementary School, Bowman Creek Elementary School and Lake View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Auburn?
20 public preschools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?

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