Top Rankings
Peninsula School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,015 students in Peninsula School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Peninsula School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
9,015 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
476 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peninsula School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 307 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.2%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 25-year historical data
% Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
75%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,990 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$189 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,019
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,990
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Peninsula School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10615 Kopachuck Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4800
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4800
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4905 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1200
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1200
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Swift Water Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10811 Harbor Hill Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4900
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4900
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
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 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
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 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8402 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-3500
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-3500
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Kopachuck Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17521 Hall Road Kpn
Vaughn, WA 98394
(253) 530-4700
Vaughn, WA 98394
(253) 530-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Gig Harbor High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5101 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Peninsula High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14105 Purdy Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Goodman Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 38th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1820 Key Peninsula Hwy Kps
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-1300
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Minter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253) 530-4300
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253) 530-4300
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Key Peninsula Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5510 Key Peninsula Hwy N
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-4200
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,015 students.
What is the rank of Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District is ranked #27 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peninsula School District?
75% of Peninsula School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peninsula School District?
Peninsula School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Peninsula School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,990 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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