Suquamish Elementary School

Posted: August 28, 2025

I had three kids go through Suquamish Elementary. The staff was excellent. The first few years, there was a lot of turnover at principal, and COVID was tough for everyone, but they now have an incredible principal, and the staff is amazing. This is a culturally, and economically diverse school. The teachers do a super job of working with the different types of kids in their classrooms. The school does a great job of providing opportunities for families to be engaged. We loved this school!

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Posted: March 1, 2025

This is an EXCELLENT school! Staff all care and are excited every day. The school is harmonious and provides a great learning environment. RE other comment on native student, that can't be real is we are tribal members and my son doesn't see or know any of his friends being treated any different from any other students. This school was 9/10 for many years so no idea why it is not now.

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Posted: August 8, 2019

child received little to no direction from staff.

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Posted: August 8, 2019

My child felt unwelcome at this school because he was so bullied and when he reached out for help none was given. Children would tease him about being native or "brown"

Posted: August 8, 2019

Suquamish is not a place i would send a child especially being a parent of native american children there is definitely serious racism issues that we faced while my child attended not only by other students but by the staff as well . the surrounding schools are a much safer environment to learn and grow.

Posted: August 30, 2016

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Posted: August 30, 2016

Suquamish Elementary serves a economically and culturally diverse community. Their staff is very tuned to this and are constantly training to deliver the very best to all their students. Our children attended Suquamish Elementary from grade K-5. They were very well prepared to be successful at middle school.

Posted: October 25, 2012

My son started first grade this year at Suquamish and is very happy. He attended a Montessori school for preschool and kinder. The transition was seemless as the class seems to have a similar model. The students and families are very diverse both culturally and socio-economically. The teachers and administration have been open to concerns and questions we have had and are very proactive in seeking out new programs to enrich the school and meet kids' emotional and educational needs. Overall, as a family, we all feel we have made a great choice with Suquamish and are looking forward to helping the community grow.

Posted: May 21, 2011

My special education child was made to feel as if he did not "belong" at this school. His teacher said as much, even though his preschool felt he was more than ready for a mainstream classroom. We switched to another public school and have been much happier and the atmosphere definitely feels more welcoming. He was apparently ready for a general education classroom as he is thriving at his new school! Sadly Suquamish could not see past my son's disability. For shame.

Posted: March 5, 2011

We have two girls in this school and they are having a wonderful experience. I am not sure what the other reviewer is referring to regarding teacher cliques and that they become threatened (and unethical??), this hasn't been our experience at all. When we have concerns, we raise them and the teachers and staff have been very supportive. I think in this age group, having a great group of teachers that care makes a huge difference. The school is small but that's great as everyone knows everyone else teachers, parents and students). The school does have diversity (both ethnic and income) but i feel this is great for the education and social development of kids. The other great program offered is the advance learning program (AGATE) for students who want to excel. Like many school, I think there are some parents that are more engaged than others but the school does seem receptive of in-class parent participation ( another +).

Posted: December 13, 2010

Suquamish Elementary is one of the best schools in the North Kitsap School District. The teachers in this school are very passionate about their work and the children. The Principle, Mr. Torgerson is committed to excellence in education, teacher collaboration, parent involvement and community involvement. Being closely tied to the Suquamish Tribe provides such a wonderfully unique experience for children.

Posted: November 3, 2010

A lot of young teachers that seem to be in some kind of clique...and yes, they LOVE the children and families that are docile. Throw some kids or parents their way that challenge them to be better teachers and they become threatened and even unethical. I have witnessed one too many adults bullying children at this school.