John Sedgwick Middle School

Tucked into the Port Orchard community along the western shores of Puget Sound, John Sedgwick Middle School offers a well-rounded academic experience that consistently places it among the stronger middle schools in Washington State. Families drawn to the slower pace of Kitsap Peninsula life — with ferry rides to Seattle, waterfront parks, and a tight-knit military and working-class community nearby — tend to find Sedgwick a reliable and welcoming option for their kids. It's a solid choice for families who want strong classroom performance without the pressure-cooker intensity of the big-city suburbs across the water.