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#356 of 381 private schools in WA

Silverwood School

Elementary School · Poulsbo, WA

A private elementary school in Poulsbo, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

14000 CENTRAL VALLEY RD NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370

  • 16.2:1 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)
C2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,169
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Enrollment86
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Silverwood 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,855/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poulsbo), 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

$109,416

Median home value

$587,000

Median rent

$1,757/mo

College educated

44.6%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White77.9%
Hispanic7.0%
Asian5.8%
Native American4.7%
Black3.5%
Pacific Islander1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hilder Pearson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–50.9 mi299Compare →
Emerald Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.3 mi470Compare →
The Cottage Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.0 mi10Compare →
Central Kitsap MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.4 mi14Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Silverwood School is listed in Poulsbo, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Silverwood School

Silverwood School is a private elementary school in Poulsbo, WA, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silverwood School

What grades does Silverwood School serve?

Silverwood School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Silverwood School?

Silverwood School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverwood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silverwood School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Silverwood School rank in WA?

Silverwood School ranks #356 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Silverwood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silverwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Silverwood School a private school?

Yes, Silverwood School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Silverwood School a religious school?

No, Silverwood School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
86
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kitsap County
Area population (ZIP 98370)
32,997
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
45
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 98370; 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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