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Best Schools in Poulsbo, WA
Poulsbo, WA has 27 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 11,830 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Poulsbo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Poulsbo, WA
The top high schools in Poulsbo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Kitsap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
2. Central Kitsap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
3. Kingston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Olympic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
5. Chimacum Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chimacum School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
Best Middle Schools in Poulsbo, WA
The top middle schools in Poulsbo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poulsbo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
2. Ridgetop Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
3. Fairview Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
4. Kingston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Poulsbo, WA
The top elementary schools in Poulsbo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poulsbo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
2. Brownsville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Kitsap School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
3. Vinland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
4. North Kitsap Options
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 87 Students
5. Hilder Pearson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
6. Richard Gordon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
7. Silver Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Central Kitsap School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
8. Clear Creek Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Kitsap School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students
9. Suquamish Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
10. Chimacum Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Chimacum School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Poulsbo, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Poulsbo, WA has a total population of 30,854 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Poulsbo, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Poulsbo, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Poulsbo, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Poulsbo, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Poulsbo, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Poulsbo, WA
How many schools are in Poulsbo, WA?
Poulsbo, WA has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 11,830 students in total.
How do schools in Poulsbo perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Poulsbo score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Poulsbo meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Poulsbo?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Poulsbo
6 of 6 schools in Poulsbo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3F: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Poulsbo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (6)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.