Bainbridge Island School District

8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-2999
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Bainbridge Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,594 students in Bainbridge Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Bainbridge Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Bainbridge Island School District 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. Bainbridge Island School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
3,594 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Bainbridge Island School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#2 out of 307 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bainbridge Island   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bainbridge Island   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bainbridge Island   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
49%
92%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bainbridge Island   School District and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.68
# American Indian Students
9 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
140 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
295 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
26%
# Black Students
38 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,718 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
76%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
364 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
53
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
231
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
218
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
247
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
247
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
292
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
315
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
339
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
322
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
353
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,170 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,582 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$20,715 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bainbridge Island   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$81 MM
$21,212 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bainbridge Island   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,170
$18,857
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bainbridge Island   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,582
$19,309
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bainbridge Island   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bainbridge Island School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capt Johnston Blakely Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4704 Blakely Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4752
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9330 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2634
Grades: 9-12
| 1,232 students
Rank: #33.
Odyssey Multiage Program
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Ordway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8555 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1470
Grades: K-4
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9343 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-6500
Grades: 5-6
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Capt. Charles Wilkes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12781 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4411
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #77.
Woodward Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9100 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Grades: 7-8
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
Mosaic Home Education Partnership
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1646
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: #99.
Eagle Harbor High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bainbridge Special Education Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bainbridge Island School District?
Bainbridge Island School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,594 students.
What is the rank of Bainbridge Island School District?
Bainbridge Island School District is ranked #2 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bainbridge Island School District?
76% of Bainbridge Island School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bainbridge Island School District?
Bainbridge Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Bainbridge Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,582 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 3,594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in WA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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