Belfair Elementary

Belfair Elementary sits in a small, tight-knit community tucked along the Hood Canal corridor in Mason County, where the pace of life is slower and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The school shows relative strength in science compared to its English and math scores, which may appeal to families who value hands-on, inquiry-based learning in a rural Pacific Northwest setting. For parents who prioritize a close community feel over competitive academics — and who love the idea of raising kids near water, forests, and the great outdoors — Belfair can be a genuinely warm place to start a child's education.