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Port Orchard Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 344 students in Port Orchard, WA, 4% of all K-12 students in Port Orchard, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools in Port Orchard, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Port Orchard Private Schools (2026-27)

Discovery Montessori Photo
Discovery Montessori
Gr: NS-PK | 28 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
1026 Sidney Avenue, Suite 160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-7120
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Map of Bethany Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center
Bethany Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center
Gr: K-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Other Lutheran
151 Tremont St
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-1300
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Map of Burley Christian School
Burley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
14687 Olympic Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 851-8619
(7)
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Map of Harbor Montessori Creekside
Harbor Montessori Creekside
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Montessori School
13521 Bethel Burley Rd SE
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(253) 857-8051
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Map of Knowledge House Preschool
Knowledge House Preschool
Gr: PK | 20 students
Specialized Curriculum
1471 Sidney Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 443-2830
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Port Orchard, WA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
344
Students
$3,700
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Port Orchard)
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
344 Students
118,671 Students
% Students of Color
18%
32%
0.40
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,815 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
287 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
76%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
66 Students
37,063 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,028 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,700
$15,197
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Port Orchard, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Port Orchard, WA is Discovery Montessori.
How many private schools are located in Port Orchard?
5 private schools are located in Port Orchard.
How diverse are private schools in Port Orchard?
Port Orchard private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Port Orchard go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Port Orchard are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Port Orchard?
40% of private schools in Port Orchard are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other Lutheran).
Which private schools in Port Orchard are often viewed compared to one another?

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