Purdy Elementary School
Gig Harbor, WA · Peninsula School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
84th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 93%▲ Improving
13815 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253)530-4600NCES ID 530669000986Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 263 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 509 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 81.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.0% | 9.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 7.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $894K in zip 98332 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Purdy Elementary School
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ELA 69% ▼9 · Math 68% ▼5Compare
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.