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 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,418 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 38% 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
14 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
5,418 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
North Kitsap School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 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
0.58
0.68
# American Indian Students
232 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
188 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
988 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
26%
# Black Students
66 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,346 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
62%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
565 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
365
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
413
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
344
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
384
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
411
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
401
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
422
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
401
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
396
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
447
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
445
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
462
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
456
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,881 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,446 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,881
$18,857
Spending / Student
$18,446
$19,309
Best North Kitsap School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poulsbo Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
North Kitsap Options
Magnet School
(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
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Gordon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
North Kitsap High School
Magnet 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
| 1,063 students
Rank: #55.
Vinland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 102 students
Rank: #77.
Hilder Pearson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 70 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
| 610 students
Rank: #1010.
Poulsbo Middle School
Magnet 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
| 685 students
Rank: #1111.
Suquamish Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 328 students
Rank: #1212.
Kingston Middle School
Magnet 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
| 491 students
Rank: #1313.
David Wolfle Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,418 students.
What is the rank of North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District is ranked #64 out of 307 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?
62% of North Kitsap School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is North Kitsap School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,446 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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