For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,092 students in 98311, WA (there are , serving 209 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 98311, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98311, WA are Brownsville Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Esquire Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98311 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98311, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98311, WA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8795 Illahee Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8000
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Foster Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8300
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Esquire Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Ne John Carlson Rd
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8600
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7420 Central Valley Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9700
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9700
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Pine Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9200
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Olympic High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7077 Stampede Blvd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2700
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,159 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
98311, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Side Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7050 Tibardis Rdnw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2870
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-2870
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
5550 Tracyton Blvd Nw
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9600
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 662-9600
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98311, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98311, WA include Brownsville Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Esquire Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98311?
6 public schools are located in 98311.
What percentage of students in 98311 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 98311 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98311?
98311 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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