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Poulsbo Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 489 students in Poulsbo, WA, 13% of all K-12 students in Poulsbo, WA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
38% of private schools in Poulsbo, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 489
  • Average Tuition: $11,840
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Poulsbo, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 489
  • Average Tuition: $11,840
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Poulsbo, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Poulsbo Private Schools (2026-27)

Silverwood School Photo
Silverwood School
Gr: K-8 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
14000 Central Valley Rd NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 697-7526
(27)
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West Sound Academy Photo
West Sound Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 12
16571 Creative Drive NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 598-5954
(12)
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Map of Martha & Mary Primary School
Martha & Mary Primary School
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
19160 Front St. NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-7500
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Central Kitsap Montessori Photo
Central Kitsap Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
10323 Central Valley Rd NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 698-7620
(3)
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Map of Children's Garden Montessori School Of Poulsbo
Children's Garden Montessori School Of Poulsbo
Gr: NS-PK | 19 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
3805 Sawdust Hill Rd NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-1225
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Map of First Stage Montessori
First Stage Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
16107 Clear Creek Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-4440
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Gateway Christian Schools Photo
Gateway Christian Schools
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Assembly of God
705 NE Lincoln Road
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-9189
(2)
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Poulsbo Adventist School Photo
Poulsbo Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1700 NE Lincoln Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-6290
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Poulsbo, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

The Farm Montessori Photo
The Farm Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Montessori School
17271 Clear Creek Rd Nw
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 779-2620
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Poulsbo, WA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
489
Students
$11,840
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Poulsbo)
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
788 Schools
# Students
489 Students
118,689 Students
% Students of Color
17%
32%
0.56
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
296 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
59%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
151 Students
37,081 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
10,044 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,840
$15,197
Average Summer Program Cost
$228
$846
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,126
$9,218
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Poulsbo, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Poulsbo, WA include Silverwood School and 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 17% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
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 Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Poulsbo are often viewed compared to one another?

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