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North Kitsap School District

18360 Caldart Ave Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

North Kitsap School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,263 students in North Kitsap School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Washington.
Public Preschools in North Kitsap School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
5,330 Students
270,385 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
16,823 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Kitsap School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#61 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
41%
57%
53%
56%
49%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.71
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
19%
27%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
61%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
10%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,192 is higher than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,750 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,192
$18,891
Spending / Student
$18,750
$19,344

Best North Kitsap School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poulsbo Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18531 Noll Rd Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Vinland Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22104 Rhododendron Ln Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Richard Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26331 Barber Cut Off Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Hilder Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15650 Central Valley Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Suquamish Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18950 Park Ave Ne
Suquamish, WA 98392
(360) 396-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
David Wolfle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27089 Highland Rd Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Gr: PK-12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,330 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in WA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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