Poulsbo Adventist School Photo

Best Poulsbo Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 475 students in Poulsbo, WA (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,124 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Poulsbo, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Poulsbo, WA is Martha & Mary Primary School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
38% of private schools in Poulsbo, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top-Ranked Poulsbo 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
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
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
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
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
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Poulsbo, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
17271 Clear Creek Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-2620
Gr: PK-K | 37 students

Overview

This Town (Poulsbo)
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
475 Students
120,503 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
9,946 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,950
$15,552
Average Summer Program Cost
$228
$802
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,950
$8,921
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
296 Students
59,326 Students
% White Students
59%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
151 Students
38,568 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Poulsbo, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Poulsbo, WA is Martha & Mary Primary School.
How many private schools are located in Poulsbo?
8 private schools are located in Poulsbo.
How diverse are private schools in Poulsbo?
Poulsbo private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Poulsbo go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Poulsbo are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Poulsbo?
38% of private schools in Poulsbo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Poulsbo are often viewed compared to one another?

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