For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 2,537 students in Kitsap County, WA (there are 78 public schools, serving 34,437 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Kitsap County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Kitsap County, WA include West Sound Academy, Gateway Christian Schools - Crosspoint, and The Island School.
The average tuition cost is $9,055, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,687.
39% of private schools in Kitsap County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Top Ranked Kitsap County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16571 Creative Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14000 Central Valley Rd NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 697-7526
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 697-7526
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4012 Chico Way NW
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 377-7700
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 377-7700
Gr: K-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
8553 NE Day Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Gr: K-5 | 89 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5088 NW Taylor Rd
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 377-4542
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 377-4542
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Martha & Mary Primary School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
19160 Front St. NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-7500
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-7500
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
1310 Madison Avenue N
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2017
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2017
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Bethany Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center
(Other Lutheran)
151 Tremont St
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-1300
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-1300
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Bilingual Montessori School
Montessori School
5550 Tracyton Blvd
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 377-0102
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 377-0102
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students
Bremerton KinderCare![Bremerton KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "Bremerton KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7597 Concord Ln NE
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 692-3083
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 692-3083
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
14687 Olympic Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7333 Tracyton Blvd
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 337-1400
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 337-1400
Gr: NS-K | 68 students
10323 Central Valley Rd NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 698-7620
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 698-7620
Gr: PK-K | 72 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Garden Montessori School Of Poulsbo
Montessori School
3805 Sawdust Hill Rd NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-1225
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-1225
Gr: NS-PK | 19 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8065 Chico Way Nw
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 692-8799
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 692-8799
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Cottage Montessori School
Montessori School
11878 Schold Rd Nw
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 692-1055
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 692-1055
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Discovery Montessori![Discovery Montessori Photo]( "Discovery Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
1026 Sidney Avenue, Suite 160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
Gr: NS-PK | 28 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Stage Montessori
Montessori School
16107 Clear Creek Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-4440
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-4440
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Tuition listed
705 NE Lincoln Road
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-9189
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Harbor Montessori Creekside
Montessori School
13521 Bethel Burley Rd SE
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 857-8051
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 857-8051
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Hazel Creek Montessori
Montessori School
8903 Ne Koura Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1928
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1928
Gr: K-3 | 37 students
7861 Bucklin Hill Rd Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-5988
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-5988
Gr: 6-11 | 129 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Knowledge House Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
1471 Sidney Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-2830
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-2830
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Tuition listed
Lakeside Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
4249 Dyes Inlet Rd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 830-4568
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 830-4568
Gr: K | 25 students Avg. class size: 14 students
105 Winslow Way W
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 855-8041
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 855-8041
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Montessori Country School
Montessori School
10994 ARROW POINT DR. NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4966
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4966
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic School
(Catholic)
1516 5th St
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 373-5162
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 373-5162
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Peace Lutheran School![Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School]( "Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1234 Ne Riddell Road
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 373-2116
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 373-2116
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Poulsbo Adventist School![Poulsbo Adventist School Photo]( "Poulsbo Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1700 NE Lincoln Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-6290
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-6290
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Silverdale KinderCare![Silverdale KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom]( "Silverdale KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
3500 NW Randall Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 698-3516
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 698-3516
Gr: NS-K | 15 students
Sylvan Way Christian Schools
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
900 Sylvan Way
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 373-5028
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 373-5028
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kitsap County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 4th St # 303
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 479-7438
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 479-7438
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Carden Country School (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
6974 Island Center Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-6510
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-6510
Gr: K-7 | 41 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Farm Montessori (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
17271 Clear Creek Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-2620
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-2620
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kitsap County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Kitsap County, WA include West Sound Academy, Gateway Christian Schools - Crosspoint, and The Island School.
How many private schools are located in Kitsap County?
31 private schools are located in Kitsap County.
How much do private schools cost in Kitsap County?
The average tuition cost is $9,055, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,687.
How diverse are private schools in Kitsap County?
Kitsap County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Kitsap County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Kitsap County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kitsap County?
39% of private schools in Kitsap County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Kitsap County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kitsap County include: Hyla Middle School vs. Madrona School, Hazel Creek Montessori vs. The Island School, Poulsbo Adventist School vs. Gateway Christian Schools
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