North Kitsap School District
School District · Poulsbo, Washington
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,414
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,414
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Evaluating North Kitsap School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North 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.
Poulsbo Elementary School
Poulsbo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hilder Pearson Elementary
Poulsbo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Richard Gordon Elementary
Kingston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#124 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,414
+$690 vs Washington median
District size
5,363 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
North Kitsap School District ranks #124 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. North Kitsap School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Poulsbo Elementary School (8.1/10), Hilder Pearson Elementary (7.2/10), and Richard Gordon Elementary (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 North Kitsap School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Kitsap School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in North Kitsap School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poulsbo Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hilder Pearson Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Richard Gordon Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Suquamish Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Choice Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Poulsbo Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Vinland Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | North Kitsap High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Kingston High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Kingston Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Kitsap School District
North Kitsap School District is a Poulsbo, Washington school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 5,363 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. The district invests $18,414 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, North Kitsap School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Poulsbo Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, North Kitsap School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 66.5%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in North Kitsap School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Kitsap School District with test data.
Schools in North Kitsap School District
14 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Poulsbo
- Total Enrollment
- 5,363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 286
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Kitsap School District?
The average composite rating for North Kitsap School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Kitsap School District?
North Kitsap School District spends $18,414 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Kitsap School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Kitsap School District is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Kitsap School District?
Poulsbo Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Kitsap School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in North Kitsap School District?
Across schools in North Kitsap School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Kitsap School District compare to other districts in Washington?
North Kitsap School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 14 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.5%
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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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