Public schools in Poulsbo, WA
6 open public schools with an address in Poulsbo, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,185
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Poulsbo public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Poulsbo, WA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,185 students, an average of 531 per school. The largest campus is North Kitsap High School (1,098 students), and the largest elementary school is Vinland Elementary (527).
North Kitsap School District operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Poulsbo campus. 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 17.9:1, higher 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 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 31% 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 Poulsbo
Elementary schools in Poulsbo
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilder Pearson Elementary North Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 286 | 15.2:1 | |
| Poulsbo Elementary School North Kitsap School District | PK–05 | 487 | 18.1:1 | |
| Vinland Elementary North Kitsap School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 527 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Poulsbo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulsbo Middle School North Kitsap School District | 06–08 | 713 | 22:1 |
High schools in Poulsbo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kitsap High School North Kitsap School District | 09–12 | 1,098 | 25.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Poulsbo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Kitsap Academy Suquamish Tribal Education Department | KG–12 | 74 | 5.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.6%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black1.3%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial11%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Poulsbo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,185 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Poulsbo
How many public schools are in Poulsbo, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Poulsbo: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,185 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Poulsbo?
Schools with an address in Poulsbo belong to 2 education agencies, led by North Kitsap School District (5 schools), Suquamish Tribal Education Department (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 Poulsbo?
North Kitsap High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Poulsbo, with 1,098 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Poulsbo?
No school with an address in Poulsbo is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Poulsbo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Poulsbo public schools is 17.9:1, higher 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 Poulsbo 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