- Swift Water Elementary — Grades K–5 · 519 students
- Purdy Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 483 students
- Pioneer Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 481 students
- Voyager Elementary — Grades K–5 · 443 students
- Artondale Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 413 students
- Harbor Heights Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 397 students
- Discovery Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 380 students
- Evergreen Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 336 students
- Vaughn Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 326 students
- Minter Creek Elementary — Grades K–5 · 272 students
- Harbor Ridge Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 627 students
- Goodman Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 519 students
- Kopachuck Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 516 students
- Key Peninsula Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 444 students
- Gig Harbor High — Grades 9–12 · 1,375 students
- Peninsula High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,345 students
- Henderson Bay Alt High School — Grades 9–12 · 139 students
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| Metric | Peninsula School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Peninsula School District
Families searching for schools in Peninsula, Washington (ZIP 98335) are zoned to Peninsula School District. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Washington districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Peninsula School District runs approximately $14,700 annually, placing it near the Washington state average of approximately $14,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Peninsula School District is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact Peninsula School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Peninsula School District 6 out of 10 — average among Washington public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Peninsula School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 98335
Children in zip code 98335 are assigned to Peninsula School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 98335, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Peninsula School District at (253)530-1002 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Washington districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Peninsula
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Peninsula School District serves zip code 98335, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 98335 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Washington, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Peninsula School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 98335.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Peninsula School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 98335 data.