Purdy Elementary School
Gig Harbor, WA · Peninsula School District · Grades PK-5
84th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 93%▲ Improving
Purdy Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Purdy Elementary School 84th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 93th in 2025 — improving.
Purdy Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 263 students tested
Purdy Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 509 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.6% | 81.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.1% | 9.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 7.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Purdy Elementary School
Typical home value $894K in zip 98332 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Purdy Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Swift Water ElementaryPeninsula School District · 2.2 mi away162nd of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 67% - 9Pioneer Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 3.4 mi away145th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 70% - 7Minter Creek ElementaryPeninsula School District · 3.5 mi away384th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 56% - 9Discovery Elementary SchoolPeninsula School District · 3.7 mi away149th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 69% - 7Burley Glenwood Elementary SchoolSouth Kitsap School District · 4 mi away419th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 8Olalla Elementary SchoolSouth Kitsap School District · 4 mi away247th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 66% - 9Mullenix Ridge Elementary SchoolSouth Kitsap School District · 5.8 mi away188th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 65% - 9Voyager ElementaryPeninsula School District · 5.8 mi away164th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Purdy Elementary School in?
Purdy Elementary School is part of the Peninsula School District district in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Is Purdy Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Purdy Elementary School 84th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Purdy Elementary School?
White 81%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 8% (509 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Purdy Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98332 is $894K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.