For the 2025 school year, there are 78 public schools serving 34,437 students in Kitsap County, WA (there are 31 private schools, serving 2,537 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Kitsap County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kitsap County, WA are Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School, Bainbridge High School and Odyssey Multiage Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kitsap County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Kitsap County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kitsap County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4704 Blakely Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9330 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2634
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2634
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Odyssey Multiage Program
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9343 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-6500
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-6500
Gr: 5-6 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Ordway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8555 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1470
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1470
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Halilts Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12781 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4411
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4411
Gr: PK-4 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Woodward Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9100 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Gr: 7-8 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Emerald Heights Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Nw Pinnacle Ct
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-8500
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Se Mullenix Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 433-3290
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 433-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Poulsbo Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18531 Noll Rd Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
North Kitsap High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1780 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
South Colby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3281 Banner Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Central Kitsap High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10140 Frontier Pl Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2400
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,601 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Mosaic Home Education Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4183 Sunnyslope Rd Sw
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Silverdale Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Dickey Rd Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-9400
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Vinland Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22104 Rhododendron Ln Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2222.
Hilder Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15650 Central Valley Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3750
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Olalla Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Se Denny Bond Blvd
Olalla, WA 98359
(360) 443-3350
Olalla, WA 98359
(360) 443-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2424.
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) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2525.
Green Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3860 Boundary Trail Nw
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 662-8700
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 662-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
John Sedgwick Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8995 Se Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2727.
Crownhill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Rocky Point Rd
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-4200
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2828.
Orchard Heights Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2288 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Catalyst Public Schools
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 Ironsides Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3030.
Burley Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Sw Lakeway Blvd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3110
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3131.
Poulsbo Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2220 Pottery Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #3535.
Ridgetop Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10600 Hillsboro Dr
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2900
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Kitsap County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
10120 Frontier Pl Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Gr: 10-12 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
25142 Waghorn Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-8802
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-8802
Gr: PK-6
1300 E 30th Street
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 478-5025
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 478-5025
Gr: 8-9 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Ck Online Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7050 Tibardis Road
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2575
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2575
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Olympic Esd 114
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 963-3343
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 963-3343
Gr: 9-11 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Contract Studies Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Madrona Heights School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
26331 Barber Cut Off Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Gr: 6-8
New Frontiers Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10150 Frontier Place Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-1570
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-1570
Gr: 7-9 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Odyssey Multiage Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: 1-8 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Off Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
9210 Silverdale Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-1780
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-1780
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Minority enrollment: 23%
2442 Perry Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 478-5190
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 478-5190
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Renaissance (Closed 2005)
Special Education School
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
15565 Seabeck Hwy Nw
Seabeck, WA 98380
(360) 662-9300
Seabeck, WA 98380
(360) 662-9300
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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%
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 schools in Kitsap County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Kitsap County, WA include Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School, Bainbridge High School and Odyssey Multiage Program.
How many public schools are located in Kitsap County?
78 public schools are located in Kitsap County.
What percentage of students in Kitsap County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Kitsap County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kitsap County?
Kitsap County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kitsap County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kitsap County include: Marcus Whitman Middle School vs. Cedar Heights Middle School, Eagle Harbor High School vs. Bainbridge High School, Ridgetop Middle School vs. Central Kitsap Middle School
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