Olalla Elementary School

Tucked into the rural edges of Kitsap County, Olalla Elementary sits in one of the quieter, more wooded corners of the greater Port Orchard area — the kind of place where kids still feel connected to the outdoors and the community is small enough that teachers genuinely know their students. Scoring in the 80th percentile statewide, the school punches well above its size with particularly strong math and science numbers, making it a great fit for families who want solid academics without the pressure of a big suburban district. If you're drawn to the slower pace of semi-rural Pacific Northwest life — ferry rides, evergreen forests, and tight-knit neighbors — Olalla's little corner of South Kitsap is worth a serious look.