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B−
Schools in Bremerton · South Kitsap School District, Bremerton School District

Bremerton’s public schools score below 52% of Washington districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the two public school districts serving Bremerton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#178of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▼ 3 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
37%
▼ 3 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
82%
▼ 2 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.6K
▲ 1% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024 · South Kitsap
Students per teacher
16.2
WA 17.7 · smaller classes
Schools in town
11
3,924 students on the public path
In brief

Bremerton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 250 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bremerton’s, its schools beat 54%, higher than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 37% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

South Kitsap spends $18,593 per student and Bremerton $21,371, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Catalyst Public Schools is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Bremerton’s grade

B Test scoresC Graduation

B−: better than 48% of Washington school districts, #178 of 285 Washington towns. Both inputs trail the Washington average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 48%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (250)Better than 54%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 7,000 test results and a graduating class of 649 could put Bremerton anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 92% of Bremerton’s students in the tested grades sat them (6,989 in math, 7,013 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bremerton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–55 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–8Mountain View Middle SchoolBremerton School DistrictNo scores
9–12Bremerton High SchoolBremerton School DistrictNo scores

Bremerton runs its own schools through grade 12 (South Kitsap School District). From grade PK, students attend the Bremerton School District. Parts of Bremerton (8% of its land) are served by Central Kitsap instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Bremerton

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

South Kitsap School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 17 schools · 9,326 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 16.5 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,593WA $18,444 · FY2024
B+
Bremerton School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 12 schools · 4,383 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 15.5 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$21,371WA $18,444 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, South Kitsap School District56%
State average 53.4% · 4913 students tested
Math · PK–12, South Kitsap School District42%
State average 40.1% · 4912 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Bremerton School District38%
State average 53.4% · 2100 students tested
Math · PK–12, Bremerton School District25%
State average 40.1% · 2077 students tested

Bremerton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Bremerton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BremertonB−South Kitsap PK–12 · Bremerton PK–12
Port OrchardB+South Kitsap

Every school in Bremerton

11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Bremertonby address
View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students13:1Rate it →
Crownhill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students15:1Rate it →
Naval Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students13:1Rate it →
Armin Jahr Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
495 students15:1Rate it →
Kitsap Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
336 students14:1Rate it →
Mountain View Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
856 students18:1Rate it →
Bremerton High School
High · Grades 9–12
1,263 students21:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Renaissance Alternative High School
High · Grades 9–12
Alternative Education
81 students14:1Rate it →
Bremerton Homelink Program
Elementary · Grades K–8
Alternative Education
72 studentsRate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Catalyst Public Schools
Grades K–9
Charter
504 students14:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Bremertonrun by other districts or the state
John D. Bud Hawk Elementary at Jackson Park
Elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students15:1Rate it →

Left off: 4 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Washington Youth Academy, Morgan Center School, West Sound Technical Skills Center and Special Services).

Questions about Bremerton’s schools

Are Bremerton’s schools good?

On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bremerton children attend score below 52% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #178 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Bremerton in?

Two districts: South Kitsap School District runs grades PK–12, and Bremerton School District runs grades PK–12.

Where do Bremerton kids go to high school?

Bremerton High School, with 1,263 students.

What is Bremerton’s graduation rate?

82% of the class of 2023 in South Kitsap School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Bremerton spend per student?

$18,593 in South Kitsap School District and $21,371 in Bremerton School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.