Central Kitsap School District
School District · Silverdale, Washington
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Central Kitsap School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Kitsap School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Emerald Heights Elementary
Silverdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brownsville Elementary
Bremerton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Green Mountain Elementary
Bremerton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#73 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,364
$360 vs Washington median
District size
11,116 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Central Kitsap School District ranks #73 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Central Kitsap School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Emerald Heights Elementary (8.6/10), Brownsville Elementary (8.3/10), and Green Mountain Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Central Kitsap School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Central Kitsap School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Central Kitsap School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald Heights Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Brownsville Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Green Mountain Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Silverdale Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Clear Creek Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Woodlands Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Silver Ridge Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Cougar Valley Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Kitsap School District
Central Kitsap School District is a Silverdale, Washington school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 11,116 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $17,364 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Central Kitsap School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Emerald Heights Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Central Kitsap School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Central Kitsap School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Kitsap School District with test data.
Schools in Central Kitsap School District
19 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Silverdale
- Total Enrollment
- 11,116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 603
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Kitsap School District?
Central Kitsap School District has 19 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Kitsap School District?
The average composite rating for Central Kitsap School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central Kitsap School District?
Central Kitsap School District spends $17,364 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Kitsap School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Kitsap School District is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Kitsap School District?
Emerald Heights Elementary is the highest-rated school in Central Kitsap School District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Central Kitsap School District?
Across schools in Central Kitsap School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central Kitsap School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Central Kitsap School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.3%
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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.
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