Best Schools in Silverdale, Washington
12 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Silverdale?
Use this page to compare every school in Silverdale by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Emerald Heights Elementary
Elementary · Central Kitsap School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Cougar Valley Elementary
Elementary · Central Kitsap School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Silver Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Central Kitsap School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Silverdale for 2026 are Emerald Heights Elementary (8.8/10), Cougar Valley Elementary (7.9/10), and Silver Ridge Elementary (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 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
12
10 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$565,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
12
10 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$565,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 32% 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 Silverdale schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Silverdale schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Silverdale
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald Heights Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Cougar Valley Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Silver Ridge Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Central Kitsap Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Ridgetop Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Clear Creek Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Klahowya Secondary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Silverdale Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Barker Creek Community School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Central Kitsap High School | 4.7 / 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
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $106,902
- Median home value
- $565,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 57%
20% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Silverdale compares
Washington rank
#86 of 193
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Washington avg (6.3)
Median household income
$107k
120% of Washington median
Schools in this city
10
Central Kitsap School District runs Silverdale's public schools
10 public schools. Central Kitsap School District is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Silverdale is a Central Kitsap School District school (10 of 10).
Among 10 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.7 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Silverdale, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Silverdale, Washington
Silverdale, Washington offers parents 10 ranked public schools spread across elementary and high school levels, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10. That average tells part of the story — underneath it sits a clear split between a strong upper tier and a more middling lower tier. Four schools, or 40 percent of the ranked set, clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold, giving families with flexibility real options to work with.
The elementary landscape leads the city's performance. Silverdale Elementary sits at the top with a 9.0 out of 10, the highest score in Silverdale's public school system. Emerald Heights Elementary follows at 8.8, making the two schools among the strongest elementary options in the area. Clear Creek Elementary School rounds out the upper tier at 7.4, matching Central Kitsap High School's score exactly. These four schools account for the bulk of above-average performance in the city and give families targeting higher-performing schools concrete targets to compare.
Below that top group, Silver Ridge Elementary scores 5.2 — noticeably below the city average. The remaining ranked schools cluster in the mid-range, pulling the overall city average to 5.9. Central Kitsap High School is the city's primary ranked high school in this dataset, scoring 7.4. For parents with high schoolers, that is the benchmark to weigh against neighboring districts when drawing school zone comparisons.
Practically speaking, Silverdale rewards parents who research school assignments early. The gap between the top elementary (9.0) and the bottom ranked school is substantial, and address-level school boundaries can make a significant difference in which school a child attends. Parents targeting elementary options should prioritize Silverdale Elementary and Emerald Heights Elementary, both of which sit well above the city average. Families zoned to lower-performing schools may want to investigate open enrollment policies within the Central Kitsap School District. For high school, Central Kitsap's 7.4 score positions it as a solid performer, though comparing it against nearby Kitsap County high schools will give a fuller picture of where it stands regionally.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 470 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 389 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 3 | 432 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | 467 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 5 | 429 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Green Gables MontessoriPrivate 28 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 19 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 591 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 737 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 977 students · 6th–12th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 1,601 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 529 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.1 |
Schools in Silverdale
Silverdale, Washington · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$106,902
Median Home Value
$565,100
Median Rent
$2,076/mo
Population
22,047
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Community Profile
Silverdale has a median household income of $106,902. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $565,100, with a median rent of $2,076/month. The local poverty rate of 5.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Washington
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
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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 Silverdale, Washington
How many schools are in Silverdale, Washington?
Silverdale has 12 schools, including 10 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Silverdale, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Silverdale is 6.3 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 Silverdale, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Silverdale on MySchoolScout is Emerald Heights Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Silverdale, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Silverdale on MySchoolScout is Emerald Heights Elementary with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Silverdale, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Silverdale on MySchoolScout is Central Kitsap Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What is the best high school in Silverdale, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Silverdale on MySchoolScout is Klahowya Secondary with a composite score of 5.9/10.
How many school districts serve Silverdale, Washington?
Silverdale is served by 1 school district: Central Kitsap School District.
What is the education level in Silverdale, Washington?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Silverdale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Silverdale, Washington?
The median household income in Silverdale is approximately $106,902 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Silverdale, Washington?
Yes, Silverdale has 2 private schools alongside 10 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Silverdale, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Silverdale is 18.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Silverdale, 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.