Top Rankings
North Kitsap School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,363 students in North Kitsap School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in North Kitsap School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
5,363 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
North Kitsap School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 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 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
# American Indian Students
231 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
187 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,038 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
26%
# Black Students
62 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,239 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
60%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
2%
# Two or more races Students
561 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
325
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
368
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
391
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
430
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
376
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
411
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
400
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
443
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
443
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
453
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
475
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,074 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,635 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,074
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,635
$19,246
Best North Kitsap School District 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 Options
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #99.
Kingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Suquamish Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18950 Park Ave Ne
Suquamish, WA 98392
(360) 396-3850
Suquamish, WA 98392
(360) 396-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1212.
Kingston Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9000 W Kingston Rd
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3400
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #1313.
David Wolfle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27089 Highland Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3700
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,363 students.
What is the rank of North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District is ranked #65 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Kitsap School District?
60% of North Kitsap School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is North Kitsap School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,635 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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