Best Schools in Bremerton, Washington
28 schools · 19 Elementary · 2 Middle · 5 High · 2 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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Brownsville Elementary
Elementary · Central Kitsap School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Green Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Central Kitsap School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Elementary · Central Kitsap School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bremerton for 2026 are Brownsville Elementary (8.3/10), Green Mountain Elementary (8.3/10), and Cottonwood Elementary School (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 25 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
28
23 public · 5 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$421,775
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
28
23 public · 5 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$421,775
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 +9.8 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 (25 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsville Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Green Mountain Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Woodlands Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Kitsap Lake Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Pinecrest Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Esquire Hills Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Peace Lutheran School | 6.3 / 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
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $82,675
- Median home value
- $421,775
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60%
16% 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
#114 of 193
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Washington avg (6.4)
Median household income
$83k
93% of Washington median
Schools in this city
25
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
19 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 443 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 356 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 374 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 4 | 379 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 5 | 458 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.9 |
| 6 | 320 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 7 | 439 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 8 | 298 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
| 9 | 56 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 |
| 10 | 317 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
Show all 19 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 | 588 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 2 | 811 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
| 2 | 1,159 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 |
| 3 | 1,279 students · 9th–12th | 3.0 |
| 4 | 140 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 5 | 6 students · 11th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Crosspoint
Private
340 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.2 | ||
Schools in Bremerton
Bremerton, Washington · 28 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
- 19
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 5
- Other
- 2
Resources
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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.
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Common questions about schools in Bremerton, Washington
How many schools are in Bremerton, Washington?
Bremerton has 28 schools, including 23 public and 5 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 5.9 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 Brownsville Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bremerton, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bremerton on MySchoolScout is Brownsville Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Bremerton, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Bremerton on MySchoolScout is Fairview 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 Renaissance Alternative High School with a composite score of 5.0/10.
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 5 private schools alongside 23 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School with a score of 6.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bremerton, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bremerton is 15.5:1. 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.