51爆料

South Kitsap School District

2689 Hoover Ave Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366-3013
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

South Kitsap School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,163 students in South Kitsap School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
51爆料s in South Kitsap School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
10,163 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
554 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Kitsap School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#77 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
43%
41%
56%
53%
51%
49%
82%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
64%
48%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,572 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,323
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,572
$19,246

Best South Kitsap School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mullenix Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Se Mullenix Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 433-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
South Colby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3281 Banner Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4183 Sunnyslope Rd Sw
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Olalla Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 Se Denny Bond Blvd
Olalla, WA 98359
(360) 443-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
John Sedgwick Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8995 Se Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Orchard Heights Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2288 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3530
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Burley Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Sw Lakeway Blvd
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2220 Pottery Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 California Ave E
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3230
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
South Kitsap High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Mitchell Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Explorer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1723 Wolves Dr
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3605
Gr: K-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Hidden Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5455 Converse Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 443-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Gr: 1-12 | 866 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Sidney Glen Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Sw Birch Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
East Port Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2649 Hoover Ave Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Marcus Whitman Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1887 Madrona Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Madrona Heights
2150 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 874-3627
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,163 students.
What is the rank of South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District is ranked #76 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Kitsap School District?
64% of South Kitsap School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Kitsap School District?
South Kitsap School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is South Kitsap School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,572 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: 01-12
  • Enrollment: 10,163 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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