For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,933 students in 98311, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98311, WA are Brownsville Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Esquire Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98311 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98311, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98311, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8795 Illahee Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8000
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Foster Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8300
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Esquire Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Ne John Carlson Rd
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8600
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7420 Central Valley Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9700
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9700
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Pine Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9200
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
98311, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Side Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7050 Tibardis Rdnw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2870
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2870
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
5550 Tracyton Blvd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9600
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9600
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98311, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98311, WA include Brownsville Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Esquire Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98311?
5 public elementary schools are located in 98311.
What is the racial composition of students in 98311?
98311 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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