For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,010 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 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Port Orchard, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mullenix Ridge Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
South Colby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3281 Banner Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4183 Sunnyslope Rd Sw
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Heights Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2288 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Burley Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Hidden Creek Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Sidney Glen Elementary School
(Math: 41% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
East Port Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Gr: PK | 56 students Minority enrollment: 34%
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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Port Orchard are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Port Orchard include: Manchester Elementary School vs. Orchard Heights Elementary School, Sunnyslope Elementary School vs. Sidney Glen Elementary School, Sidney Glen Elementary School vs. Sunnyslope Elementary School
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