Can I use Kitsap County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Kitsap County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Kitsap County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Kitsap County?

Start with the 77 listed public schools and 8 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Kitsap County Schools & Education

Name: Kitsap County, Washington Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Kitsap County, Washington

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

84.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,511

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#14

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Kitsap County

Measured School Summary

Kitsap County has midrange measured school signals (score: 52/100) with a graduation rate of 84.3%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Kitsap County spends $9,511 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 3% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Kitsap County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

77 public schools and 8 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

52/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

84.3%

2.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,511

$261 above the state average

School coverage

8 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Kitsap County has 77 public schools across 8 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Kitsap County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Kitsap County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#14

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Central Kitsap School District

Elementary to high school visible

11,206 students

Elementary 12Middle 3High 3Other 1

19 listed schools in this county slice.

South Kitsap School District

Elementary to high school visible

9,196 students

Elementary 10Middle 3High 2Other 2

17 listed schools in this county slice.

North Kitsap School District

Elementary to high school visible

5,418 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 3Other 2

14 listed schools in this county slice.

Bremerton School District

Elementary to high school visible

4,383 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 4Other 1

13 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Central Kitsap School District is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Kitsap County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kitsap County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Kitsap County, Washington

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Education Across the Sound

Kitsap County operates 77 public schools across eight school districts, serving a total student population of 34,461. The landscape is primarily composed of 42 elementary schools and 16 high schools. This infrastructure supports a diverse mix of naval families and local residents.

Leading Districts and Specialized Schools

Central Kitsap School District is the largest provider, educating 11,206 students across 19 schools. South Kitsap follows with 9,196 students, while one charter school adds diversity to the county's educational offerings. These districts maintain a strong focus on secondary education through large high school campuses.

Suburban Focus and Varied Locales

Most students attend one of the 35 suburban or 26 city schools, where the average enrollment is 453 students. South Kitsap High School stands out as the largest facility with 2,389 students, creating a large-campus atmosphere. In contrast, 16 rural schools provide smaller-scale learning environments for more remote residents.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Kitsap County

Reported Enrollment

34,461

77 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary42

Middle11

High16

Other8

8 School Districts in Kitsap County

Central Kitsap School District

South Kitsap School District

North Kitsap School District

Bremerton School District

Bainbridge Island School District

Catalyst Public Schools

1 school

434 students

Washington Military Department

1 school

144 students

Suquamish Tribal Education Department

1 school

84 students

77 Public Schools in Kitsap County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Kitsap County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
South Kitsap High School	Profile	South Kitsap School District	PORT ORCHARD, 98366City: Small	9–12	High	2,389
Central Kitsap High School	Profile	Central Kitsap School District	SILVERDALE, 98383City: Small	9–12	High	1,659
Bainbridge High School	Profile	Bainbridge Island School District	Bainbridge Island, 98110Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,232
Bremerton High School	Profile	Bremerton School District	Bremerton, 98337City: Small	9–12	High	1,221
Olympic High School	Profile	Central Kitsap School District	BREMERTON, 98311Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,162
North Kitsap High School	Profile	North Kitsap School District	Poulsbo, 98370Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,063
Klahowya Secondary	Profile	Central Kitsap School District	SILVERDALE, 98383Rural: Fringe	6–12	High	969
Mountain View Middle School	Record	Bremerton School District	Bremerton, 98310City: Small	6–8	Middle	844
Ridgetop Middle School	Record	Central Kitsap School District	SILVERDALE, 98383City: Small	6–8	Middle	744
John Sedgwick Middle School	Record	South Kitsap School District	PORT ORCHARD, 98366Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	729
Marcus Whitman Middle School	Record	South Kitsap School District	PORT ORCHARD, 98366Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	686
Poulsbo Middle School	Record	North Kitsap School District	Poulsbo, 98370Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	685
Cedar Heights Middle School	Record	South Kitsap School District	PORT ORCHARD, 98366City: Small	6–8	Middle	653
Central Kitsap Middle School	Record	Central Kitsap School District	SILVERDALE, 98383City: Small	6–8	Middle	633
Kingston High School	Record	North Kitsap School District	Kingston, 98346Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	610
Fairview Middle School	Record	Central Kitsap School District	BREMERTON, 98310Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	609
Orchard Heights Elementary	Record	South Kitsap School District	PORT ORCHARD, 98366Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	549
Barker Creek Community School	Record	Central Kitsap School District	Silverdale, 98383Suburb: Midsize	KG–12	Alternative	530
Vinland Elementary	Record	North Kitsap School District	Poulsbo, 98370Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	523
Kingston Middle School	Record	North Kitsap School District	Kingston, 98346Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	491

South Kitsap High School

South Kitsap School District

PORT ORCHARD, 98366 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,389 students

Central Kitsap High School

Central Kitsap School District

SILVERDALE, 98383 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,659 students

Bainbridge High School

Bainbridge Island School District

Bainbridge Island, 98110 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,232 students

Bremerton High School

Bremerton School District

Bremerton, 98337 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,221 students

Olympic High School

Central Kitsap School District

BREMERTON, 98311 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,162 students

North Kitsap High School

North Kitsap School District

Poulsbo, 98370 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,063 students

Klahowya Secondary

Central Kitsap School District

SILVERDALE, 98383 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–12High969 students

Mountain View Middle School

Bremerton School District

Bremerton, 98310 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle844 students

Ridgetop Middle School

Central Kitsap School District

SILVERDALE, 98383 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle744 students

John Sedgwick Middle School

South Kitsap School District

PORT ORCHARD, 98366 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle729 students

Marcus Whitman Middle School

South Kitsap School District

PORT ORCHARD, 98366 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle686 students

Poulsbo Middle School

North Kitsap School District

Poulsbo, 98370 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle685 students

Cedar Heights Middle School

South Kitsap School District

PORT ORCHARD, 98366 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle653 students

Central Kitsap Middle School

Central Kitsap School District

SILVERDALE, 98383 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle633 students

Kingston High School

North Kitsap School District

Kingston, 98346 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High610 students

Fairview Middle School

Central Kitsap School District

BREMERTON, 98310 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle609 students

Orchard Heights Elementary

South Kitsap School District

PORT ORCHARD, 98366 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary549 students

Barker Creek Community School

Central Kitsap School District

Silverdale, 98383 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–12Alternative530 students

Vinland Elementary

North Kitsap School District

Poulsbo, 98370 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary523 students

Kingston Middle School

North Kitsap School District

Kingston, 98346 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle491 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,511

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Washington counties have the highest graduation rates?

Wahkiakum County (95.0%), Lincoln County (91.7%), and Garfield County (90.0%) currently lead Washington among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Washington?

Across Washington counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Skamania County ($10,545), Ferry County ($10,380), and Pend Oreille County ($10,253). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Kitsap County?

Kitsap County has a school score of 52/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Kitsap County?

The high school graduation rate in Kitsap County is 84.3%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Kitsap County spend per student?

Kitsap County spends $9,511 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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