For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,905 students in Kingston, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Kingston, WA are North Kitsap Options, Richard Gordon Elementary School and North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingston, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Kingston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kingston, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Kitsap Options
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27089 Highland Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3700
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3700
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Richard Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26331 Barber Cut Off Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26201 Siyaya Avenue Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Kingston Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9000 W Kingston Rd
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3400
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
David Wolfle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27089 Highland Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3700
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Gr: PK-12
Kingston, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
26331 Barber Cut Off Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Gr: 6-8
Spectrum Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9918 Ne West Kingston Rd
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 394-2860
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 394-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kingston, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Kingston, WA include North Kitsap Options, Richard Gordon Elementary School and North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning.
How many public schools are located in Kingston?
8 public schools are located in Kingston.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingston?
Kingston public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kingston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kingston include: David Wolfle Elementary School vs. Richard Gordon Elementary School, Richard Gordon Elementary School vs. David Wolfle Elementary School
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