For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,270 students in 98366, WA (there are , serving 157 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 98366, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98366, WA are South Colby Elementary School, John Sedgwick Middle School and Orchard Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98366 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98366, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98366, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
John Sedgwick Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8995 Se Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2220 Pottery Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
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 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
South Kitsap High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Mitchell Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Explorer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1723 Wolves Dr
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 483 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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Kitsap Co Detention Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1338 Sw Old Clifton Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 337-5401
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1887 Madrona Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
98366, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Madrona Heights School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-7333
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98366, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98366, WA include South Colby Elementary School, John Sedgwick Middle School and Orchard Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98366?
13 public schools are located in 98366.
What percentage of students in 98366 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 98366 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98366?
98366 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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