Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School

Best Kitsap County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 2,540 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 Gateway Christian Schools - Crosspoint, Martha & Mary Primary School, and The Island School.
The average tuition cost is $9,195, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,524.
39% of private schools in Kitsap County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Kitsap County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Silverwood School
Silverwood School Photo - Welcome to Silverwood School!
(26)
14000 Central Valley Rd NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 697-7526
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Sound Academy
West Sound Academy Photo - Frodel Hall has drama and music studios plus an art gallery.
(11)
16571 Creative Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Christian Schools - Crosspoint
Gateway Christian Schools - Crosspoint Photo - Reading, Writing & Math
(Christian)
(2)
4012 Chico Way NW
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 377-7700
Gr: K-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Island School
The Island School Photo - Art students draw the cherry tree at our school entrance.
(12)
8553 NE Day Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-0400
Gr: K-5 | 89 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kitsap Adventist Christian School
Kitsap Adventist Christian School Photo - Kitsap Adventist Christian School is located in a beautiful country setting.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
5088 NW Taylor Rd
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
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
151 Tremont St
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
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students
Bremerton KinderCare
Bremerton KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
7597 Concord Ln NE
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 692-3083
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Burley Christian School
(Christian)
(7)
14687 Olympic Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Casa Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
7333 Tracyton Blvd
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 337-1400
Gr: NS-K | 68 students
Central Kitsap Montessori
Central Kitsap Montessori Photo - Central Kitsap Montessori - The Big Red Barn
Montessori School
(2)
10323 Central Valley Rd NE
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
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
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
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Discovery Montessori
Discovery Montessori Photo
Montessori School
1026 Sidney Avenue, Suite 160
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
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Tuition listed
Gateway Christian Schools
Gateway Christian Schools Photo - 3rd grade
(Assembly of God)
(2)
705 NE Lincoln Road
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
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Hazel Creek Montessori
Montessori School
8903 Ne Koura Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1928
Gr: K-3 | 37 students
Hyla Middle School
7861 Bucklin Hill Rd Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-5988
Gr: 6-11 | 129 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1471 Sidney Ave
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
Gr: K | 25 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Madrona School
Madrona School Photo - Nature kindergarten explores the woods.
Waldorf School
(1)
105 Winslow Way W
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
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
1516 5th St
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 373-5162
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Peace Lutheran School
Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1234 Ne Riddell Road
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
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1700 NE Lincoln Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-6290
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Saint Cecilia Catholic School
Saint Cecilia Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
1310 Madison Avenue N
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-2017
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Silverdale KinderCare
Silverdale KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
3500 NW Randall Way
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
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kitsap County, Washington

Kitsap County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
245 4th St # 303
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 479-7438
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
6974 Island Center Road
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-6510
Gr: K-7 | 41 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17271 Clear Creek Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-2620
Gr: PK-K | 37 students

Overview

This County (Kitsap County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
31 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,540 Students
120,562 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
219 Teachers
9,955 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1131
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,195
$15,524
Average Summer Program Cost
$228
$802
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,257
$8,921
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
36 Students
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
126 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
5%
8%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
49 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,664 Students
59,335 Students
% White Students
62%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
706 Students
38,618 Students
% of Others Students
26%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Kitsap County, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Kitsap County, WA include Gateway Christian Schools - Crosspoint, Martha & Mary Primary School, 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 $9,195, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,524.
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?

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