For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,983 students in Port Orchard, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Port Orchard, WA are Mullenix Ridge Elementary School, South Colby Elementary School and Sunnyslope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Orchard, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Port Orchard have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Port Orchard, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
South Colby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3281 Banner Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4183 Sunnyslope Rd Sw
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2288 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Burley Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 California Ave E
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3230
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3230
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Hidden Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5455 Converse Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3050
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #88.
Sidney Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sw Birch Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3400
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #99.
East Port Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2649 Hoover Ave Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3170
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madrona Heights
Magnet School
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Port Orchard, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Madrona Heights School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Port Orchard, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Port Orchard, WA include Mullenix Ridge Elementary School, South Colby Elementary School and Sunnyslope Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Port Orchard?
10 public preschools are located in Port Orchard.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Orchard?
Port Orchard public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Port Orchard are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Port Orchard include: Sunnyslope Elementary School vs. Sidney Glen Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School vs. Orchard Heights Elementary School, Sidney Glen Elementary School vs. Sunnyslope Elementary School
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