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About BISD
Welcome to Bainbridge Island School District
Consistently high-performing schools, where every student is known, supported and challenged.
There is a reason Bainbridge Island is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live in the Pacific Northwest. From iconic views of the Olympic Mountains to the lush, wooded trails that define our landscape, this unique setting fosters a close-knit, supportive community.
Students experience rigorous learning alongside a high quality of life, just a short ferry ride from the energy of Seattle.
Our Commitment
Belong.
Engage.
Thrive.
Our work is guided by a simple commitment: every student, from early learning through graduation, will belong, engage and thrive.
By the Numbers
A District That Delivers
3,300+
students in preschool through grade 12
99%
four-year graduation rate at Bainbridge High School
91%
of AP exams scored 3 or higher (1,230 exams taken)
89%
of graduates continue to college
15.6
years of teaching experience, on average
20.3
students per class, on average
Sources: Washington OSPI Report Card (2024–25 and 2025–26) and the Bainbridge High School Profile (2026–27).
Student Achievement
How We Compare to the State
Percent of students demonstrating consistent grade-level knowledge and above on Washington state assessments, 2025–26.
English Language Arts
BISD 86.4%
Washington State 52.8%
33.6 points above the state
Math
BISD 78.4%
Washington State 43.1%
35.3 points above the state
Science
BISD 82.7%
Washington State 51.0%
31.7 points above the state
Foundational Grade-Level Knowledge and Above
ELA: 96.5% BISD vs. 73.7% state • Math: 93.2% BISD vs. 66.5% state • Science: 94.0% BISD vs. 74.4% state
Recognition
Recognized for Excellence
Niche 2027
#5
Best School Districts in Washington, out of 234
#1 in Kitsap County • A+ overall
Niche 2027
#4
Districts with the Best Teachers in Washington, out of 230
Washington OSPI
State Superintendent’s Award
for Educational Excellence in Academic Achievement (2025–26)
Rankings: Niche, 2027 Best School Districts. OSPI
Community
A Community That Invests in Its Schools
The Bainbridge Island community is exceptionally supportive of its schools, both financially and through volunteer participation.
$548,472
Bainbridge Schools Foundation
given to the school district in 2025–26 to support our students, staff and classrooms.
1,762
Registered volunteers
Parents and community members support our schools in classrooms, as guest speakers and on school and district committees.
Levies & Bonds
A long history of voter support
Island voters have consistently passed enrichment and operations levies, technology levies, capital levies and bond measures.
Planning Ahead
Enrollment Outlook
Like school districts across Washington, BISD is planning for changes in enrollment. Our independent demographer developed three projections (high, medium and low) to help the district plan responsibly.
Current enrollment is tracking above the low projection.
2025–26 Enrollment
3,458
students (OSPI Report Card)