Public schools in Bremerton, WA
22 open public schools with an address in Bremerton, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,121
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Bremerton public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Bremerton, WA: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,121 students, an average of 415 per school. The largest campus is Bremerton High School (1,263 students), and the largest elementary school is Armin Jahr Elementary (495).
Bremerton School District operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Bremerton campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bremerton
Bremerton School District
Public school district
12 schools in Bremerton
Central Kitsap School District
Public school district
8 schools in Bremerton · 19 total
Catalyst Public Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bremerton
Washington Military Department
Other local education agency
1 school in Bremerton
Elementary schools in Bremerton
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armin Jahr Elementary Bremerton School District | KG–05 | 495 | 14.7:1 | |
| Bremerton Homelink Program Bremerton School District · Alternative School | KG–08 | 72 | 36:1 | |
| Crownhill Elementary School Bremerton School District | PK–05 | 317 | 15:1 | |
| Esquire Hills Elementary Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 288 | 13:1 | |
| Green Mountain Elementary Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 360 | 16.4:1 | |
| John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 464 | 15.2:1 | |
| Kitsap Lake Elementary Bremerton School District | KG–05 | 336 | 14.1:1 | |
| Naval Avenue Elementary School Bremerton School District | PK–05 | 269 | 12.5:1 | |
| Pinecrest Elementary Central Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 410 | 15.8:1 | |
| View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy Bremerton School District | PK–05 | 388 | 13.2:1 | |
| West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy Bremerton School District | PK–05 | 283 | 13.5:1 | |
| Woodlands Elementary Central Kitsap School District | KG–05 | 379 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Bremerton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Middle School Central Kitsap School District | 06–08 | 620 | 20.2:1 | |
| Mountain View Middle School Bremerton School District | 06–08 | 856 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in Bremerton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton High School Bremerton School District | 09–12 | 1,263 | 21.2:1 | |
| Olympic High School Central Kitsap School District | 09–12 | 1,162 | 22.4:1 | |
| Renaissance Alternative High School Bremerton School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 81 | 14.4:1 | |
| Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy Washington Military Department | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West Sound Technical Skills Center Bremerton School District · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 8 | 0.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bremerton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Creek Community School Central Kitsap School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 551 | 40.2:1 | |
| Catalyst Public Schools Catalyst Public Schools · Charter | KG–09 | 504 | 14.2:1 | |
| Special Services Bremerton School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 15 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.4%
- Hispanic24.1%
- Black4%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
- Multiracial16%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Bremerton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,121 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bremerton
How many public schools are in Bremerton, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Bremerton: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 9,121 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bremerton?
Schools with an address in Bremerton belong to 4 education agencies, led by Bremerton School District (12 schools), Central Kitsap School District (8 schools), Catalyst Public Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bremerton?
Bremerton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bremerton, with 1,263 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bremerton?
Yes. 1 of the 22 public schools in Bremerton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Catalyst Public Schools. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bremerton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bremerton public schools is 14.9:1, lower than the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bremerton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities