For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,320 students in Gig Harbor, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gig Harbor, WA are Artondale Elementary School, Purdy Elementary School and Harbor Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gig Harbor, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Gig Harbor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gig Harbor, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Artondale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6219 40th Street Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1100
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13815 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4600
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4002 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1800
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Gig Harbor, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Henderson Bay Hall Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Peninsula Alternative Programs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Peninsula Alternative Programs Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 22%
3993 Hunt St
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gig Harbor, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gig Harbor, WA include Artondale Elementary School, Purdy Elementary School and Harbor Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gig Harbor?
3 public preschools are located in Gig Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Gig Harbor?
Gig Harbor public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gig Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gig Harbor include: Harbor Heights Elementary School vs. Artondale Elementary School, Artondale Elementary School vs. Harbor Heights Elementary School