For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 787 students in Poulsbo, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Poulsbo, WA are Poulsbo Middle School and Chief Kitsap Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poulsbo, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Poulsbo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Poulsbo, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poulsbo Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Poulsbo, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Poulsbo, WA include Poulsbo Middle School and Chief Kitsap Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Poulsbo?
2 public middle schools are located in Poulsbo.
What is the racial composition of students in Poulsbo?
Poulsbo public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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