For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,027 students in Poulsbo, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poulsbo, WA are Poulsbo Elementary School, Vinland Elementary School and Hilder Pearson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poulsbo, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poulsbo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Poulsbo, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poulsbo Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18531 Noll Rd Ne
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Vinland Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22104 Rhododendron Ln Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Hilder Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15650 Central Valley Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3750
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Poulsbo Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 Ne Hostmark St
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 396-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Poulsbo, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25142 Waghorn Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-8802
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-8802
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Poulsbo, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poulsbo, WA include Poulsbo Elementary School, Vinland Elementary School and Hilder Pearson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poulsbo?
5 public elementary schools are located in Poulsbo.
What is the racial composition of students in Poulsbo?
Poulsbo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% 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 Poulsbo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Poulsbo include: Poulsbo Elementary School vs. Vinland Elementary School, Vinland Elementary School vs. Poulsbo Elementary School
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