For the 2026 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 34,437 students in Kitsap County, WA (there are 33 private schools, serving 2,473 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Kitsap County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kitsap County (2026)
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 1,564 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 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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) 396-3304
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3304
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 529 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-9 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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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 91%).
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 53% (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, Ridgetop Middle School vs. Central Kitsap Middle School, Eagle Harbor High School vs. Bainbridge High School
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