Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 98370

This analysis covers three elementary schools (grades PK-5) in the Poulsbo, WA area (ZIP 98370), all part of the North Kitsap School District, which is rated above average statewide.

Among these schools, Poulsbo Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 88th percentile of all Washington elementary schools with particularly strong scores in English, math, and science. Vinland Elementary also performs well, especially in math where it exceeds both district and state averages, while Hilder Pearson Elementary, the smallest school, has the most favorable student-teacher ratio and highest per-student spending but the lowest test scores of the three.

All three schools exceed state averages in core subjects, indicating a generally strong educational environment in the district. A notable finding is that higher per-student funding and smaller class sizes do not automatically translate to higher test scores in this group. Parents should note a concerning trend where math scores tend to drop significantly between 3rd and 5th grade across these schools, a pattern most pronounced at Hilder Pearson. Overall, while performance varies, families in this area have access to elementary schools that consistently outperform the Washington state average.