For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,092 students in 98311, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 209 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 98311, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98311, WA are Brownsville Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Pinecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98311 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98311, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98311, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8795 Illahee Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8000
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Foster Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8300
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 Pine Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9200
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Olympic High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7077 Stampede Blvd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2700
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,159 students
Rank: #55.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7420 Central Valley Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9700
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9700
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Esquire Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Ne John Carlson Rd
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8600
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
98311, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Side Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7050 Tibardis Rdnw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2870
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2870
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
5550 Tracyton Blvd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9600
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9600
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98311, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98311, WA include Brownsville Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Pinecrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98311?
6 public schools are located in 98311.
What percentage of students in 98311 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 98311 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98311?
98311 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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