For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,622 students in Silverdale, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Silverdale, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Silverdale, WA are Emerald Heights Elementary School, Central Kitsap High School and Silverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silverdale, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Silverdale have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Silverdale, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Klahowya Secondary
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7607 Nw Newberry Hill Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-4000
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 977 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Cougar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13200 Olympic View Rd Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-8400
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Central Kitsap Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3850 Nw Anderson Hill Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2300
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Silver Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10622 Hillsboro Dr Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-9500
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12901 Winter Creek Ave Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-8100
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Barker Creek Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mcwilliams Road
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 662-2570
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Silverdale, Washington 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%
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
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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Silverdale, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Silverdale, WA include Emerald Heights Elementary School, Central Kitsap High School and Silverdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Silverdale?
10 public schools are located in Silverdale.
What percentage of students in Silverdale go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Silverdale are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Silverdale?
Silverdale 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 Silverdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Silverdale include: Ridgetop Middle School vs. Central Kitsap Middle School, Silver Ridge Elementary School vs. Emerald Heights Elementary School, Central Kitsap Middle School vs. Ridgetop Middle School
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