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Top 10 Best Gig Harbor Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,998 students in Gig Harbor, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gig Harbor, WA are Artondale Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gig Harbor, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gig Harbor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Gig Harbor, WA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Artondale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6219 40th Street Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10615 Kopachuck Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4800
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4905 Rosedale St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1200
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Swift Water Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10811 Harbor Hill Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4900
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13815 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4002 36th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Kopachuck Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8402 Skansie Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-3500
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #99.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Goodman Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3701 38th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1111.
Minter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12617 118th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
(253) 530-4300
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gig Harbor, Washington

Gig Harbor, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
3993 Hunt St
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gig Harbor, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gig Harbor, WA include Artondale Elementary School, Voyager Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gig Harbor?
11 public elementary schools are located in Gig Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Gig Harbor?
Gig Harbor public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gig Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?

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