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North Kitsap School District

18360 Caldart Ave Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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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 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,288 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 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
801 Schools
# Students
5,363 Students
280,418 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
17,799 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

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%
9%
% Hispanic
19%
26%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
60%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,074 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,635 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$19,074
$18,796
Spending / Student
$18,635
$19,246

Best North Kitsap School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poulsbo Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18531 Noll Rd Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Vinland Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22104 Rhododendron Ln Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
District Programs
Alternative School
25800 Siyaya Ave Ne
Kingston, WA 98346
(360) 396-3575
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 5,363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 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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