Best Schools in Bremerton, Washington
29 schools · 18 Elementary · 2 Middle · 6 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Bremerton?
Use this page to compare every school in Bremerton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Esquire Hills Elementary
Elementary · Central Kitsap School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Elementary · Central Kitsap School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Kitsap Lake Elementary
Elementary · Bremerton School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bremerton for 2026 are Esquire Hills Elementary (9.3/10), Cottonwood Elementary School (9.0/10), and Kitsap Lake Elementary (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 21 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
29
23 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$421,775
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
29
23 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$421,775
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 9.3/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bremerton schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bremerton schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bremerton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 21 rated schools; 29 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esquire Hills Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Kitsap Lake Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Youth Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | West Hills S.t.e.m. Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Bremerton Homelink Program | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Green Mountain Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Pinecrest Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $82,675
- Median home value
- $421,775
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60%
44% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bremerton compares
Washington rank
#75 of 193
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Washington avg (6.3)
Median household income
$83k
93% of Washington median
Schools in this city
27
Bremerton's public schools split across 4 districts
No single ISD owns Bremerton. The public campuses divide among 4 districts.
The largest shares: Bremerton School District (12), Central Kitsap School District (9), Catalyst Public Schools (1).
Among 21 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 9.3 — the spread is inside Bremerton, not a citywide average.
- Bremerton School District12 public · 52%
- Central Kitsap School District9 public · 39%
- Catalyst Public Schools1 public · 4%
- Washington Military Department1 public · 4%
About Schools in Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton's public school system serves a mid-sized city on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula, offering 20 ranked public schools with scores ranging widely across grade levels. The district draws families from urban neighborhoods close to the waterfront and from more suburban areas farther out — a geography that shapes where the strongest schools cluster.
Performance across those 20 schools averages 5.7 out of 10, a figure that masks real variation within the city. Only 4 schools, or 20% of the ranked total, reach a score of 7 or above. Every one of those top performers is an elementary school — meaning the strongest academic options in Bremerton are concentrated in the early grades and thin out before students reach the secondary level.
Crownhill Elementary School leads the city with an 8.4 out of 10 — the strongest score in Bremerton's ranked schools and a clear step above the district average. Brownsville Elementary follows at 7.8, and Armin Jahr Elementary earns a 7.5. Green Mountain Elementary (7.1) and John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park (6.9) complete the upper tier. Parents with elementary-age children have meaningful choices here, especially if they have flexibility about which part of the city they settle in.
For families with older children, Bremerton's landscape requires closer scrutiny. The secondary school options don't replicate the high scores seen at the elementary level, so parents should dig into specific programs, course offerings, and any available open enrollment or transfer options before committing to a neighborhood. The 5.7 city average is useful framing but shouldn't drive the decision — school-level scores vary enough that two families living nearby could end up in very different situations. Do the school-by-school research; the city has real standouts, but they are not evenly distributed.
Elementary Schools
18 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 298 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
| 2 | 374 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 3 | 320 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 4 | 329 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 394 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 56 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 356 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 8 | 458 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 9 | 439 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 10 | 379 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
Show all 18 elementary schools in Bremerton
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 811 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 2 | 588 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 140 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 1,159 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 1,279 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 4 | 102 students · 9th–12th | 4.0 | ||
| 5 | 6 students · 11th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Aquinas Classical AcademyPrivate 52 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 59 students · Kindergarten–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | CrosspointPrivate 373 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Bremerton
Bremerton, Washington · 29 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$82,675
Median Home Value
$421,775
Median Rent
$1,587/mo
Population
92,262
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Community Profile
Bremerton has a median household income of $82,675. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $421,775, with a median rent of $1,587/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.6%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Washington
- Elementary
- 18
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 6
- Other
- 3
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Bremerton, Washington
How many schools are in Bremerton, Washington?
Bremerton has 29 schools, including 23 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bremerton, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bremerton is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bremerton, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Bremerton on MySchoolScout is Esquire Hills Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bremerton, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bremerton on MySchoolScout is Esquire Hills Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Bremerton, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Bremerton on MySchoolScout is Mountain View Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best high school in Bremerton, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Bremerton on MySchoolScout is Washington Youth Academy with a composite score of 7.8/10.
How many school districts serve Bremerton, Washington?
Bremerton is served by 4 school districts: Washington Military Department, Catalyst Public Schools, Bremerton School District, Central Kitsap School District.
What is the education level in Bremerton, Washington?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Bremerton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bremerton, Washington?
The median household income in Bremerton is approximately $82,675 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Bremerton, Washington?
Yes, Bremerton has 6 private schools alongside 23 public schools. The top-rated private school is Aquinas Classical Academy with a score of 7.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bremerton, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bremerton is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bremerton, Washington?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.