For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,124 students in 98370, WA (there are 8 private schools, serving 482 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 98370, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98370, WA are Poulsbo Elementary School, North Kitsap High School and Vinland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98370 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98370, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98370, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poulsbo Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18531 Noll Rd Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
North Kitsap High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1780 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #33.
Vinland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22104 Rhododendron Ln Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Hilder Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15650 Central Valley Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3750
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Poulsbo Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #66.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
98370, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25142 Waghorn Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-8802
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-8802
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98370, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98370, WA include Poulsbo Elementary School, North Kitsap High School and Vinland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98370?
6 public schools are located in 98370.
What percentage of students in 98370 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 98370 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98370?
98370 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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