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#116 of 381 private schools in WA

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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School

Elementary School · Bremerton, WA

A private elementary school in Bremerton, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1516 5TH ST, Bremerton, WA 98337

  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment149
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,286/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bremerton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,363

Median home value

$386,700

Median rent

$1,395/mo

College educated

30.9%

Homeownership

49.6%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White54.4%
Two or More30.9%
Black4.7%
Asian4.7%
Native American3.4%
Hispanic2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Naval Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.5 mi251Compare →
Special ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.1 mi15Compare →
Bremerton Homelink ProgramEnrollment path unverified6.1K–81.3 mi56Compare →
Catalyst Public SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–81.3 mi483Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School is listed in Bremerton, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School is a private elementary school in Bremerton, WA, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School

What grades does Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School serve?

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School?

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School rank in WA?

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School ranks #116 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School a religious school?

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
149
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Kitsap County
Area population (ZIP 98337)
7,872
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
34
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98337; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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