South Colby Elementary School
Port Orchard, WA · South Kitsap School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, midsize
434th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
3281 Banner Road SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360)443-3000NCES ID 530816001356Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South Colby Elementary School 434th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 147 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 296 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.1% | 74.3% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.4% | 12.2% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 10.8% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 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 $509K in zip 98366 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 South Colby Elementary School
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ELA 46% ▼6 · Math 32% ▼22Compare - #670East Port Orchard Elementary SchoolSouth Kitsap School District · 3.8 mi away670th of 1,174
ELA 44% ▼8 · Math 42% ▼12Compare - #188Mullenix Ridge Elementary SchoolSouth Kitsap School District · 4.4 mi away188th of 1,174
ELA 69% ▲17 · Math 65% ▲11Compare - #637Catalyst Public SchoolsCatalyst Public Schools · 4.8 mi away · charter637th of 1,174
ELA 49% ▼3 · Math 40% ▼14Compare - #488Sidney Glen Elementary SchoolSouth Kitsap School District · 5.2 mi away488th of 1,174
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ELA 37% ▼15 · Math 23% ▼31Compare
What school district is South Colby Elementary School in?
South Colby Elementary School is part of the South Kitsap School District district in Port Orchard, Washington.
Is South Colby Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Colby Elementary School 434th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Colby Elementary School?
White 74%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 1% (296 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Colby Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98366 is $509K 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.