Olalla Elementary School

Port Orchard, WA 98359

Phone: (360) 443-3350
District: South Kitsap School District

8

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 325 students

Olalla Elementary School, a public school located in Port Orchard, WA, serves grades PK-5 in the South Kitsap School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Olalla Elementary School is a public school located in Port Orchard, WA. 325 students attend Olalla Elementary School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 8/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Student Growth 7/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Posted: August 15, 2022

Both of my children have attended this school since pre school and kindergarten and the teachers and staff have gone above and beyond to help support my children and our family! This is by far the best school that I could have brought my kids to. The principal Mr. Macomber is a very kind man, and I have never had any issues with any of the staff. The counselors are wonderful and Ms. Wickens has made a major impact on my childrens life’s and I couldn’t be more grateful for her. I wish they could stay in Olalla until they graduate.

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Posted: October 17, 2021

Poor Olalla Elementary just isn’t what it used to be. If the leadership ever changes hands, there may be hope. But until then…. I recommend one of the other local elementary schools in SKSD.

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Posted: June 4, 2018

I would give this school and complete falling grade. Many of these teacher care about a pay check or how they look, rather than the child’s best interest. Teachers and staff need more schooling and training.

Posted: June 4, 2018

I would not recommend this school to anyone!

Posted: June 4, 2018

My child went to this school for 3 years to long. Your only option is to Home school or invest in private school in this area!

Posted: June 4, 2018

This school for some reason has aloud bullying from male to female and I feel strongly against that! My daughter had gotten in a fight in 1st grade! With a boy that was picking on her for a year!

Posted: June 4, 2018

Make sure if you have a problem that you document all activity, or it becomes he said she said!

Posted: June 4, 2018

Children with any teaching disabilities will fall though the cracks here!

Posted: June 4, 2018

Again, back to my 1 st grader. No child should have to deal with bullying.

Posted: December 12, 2016

This is my daughter's second year attending olalla elementry and I have to say this is my favorite school she has attended. We have moved and she has gone to 3other schools and they do not compare to the staff at olalla. The teachers and even office ladies care about her well being and education. They are very helpful and I appreciate how nice, just like honestly nice people no fake acts. My daughter loves both her teachers she has and has, and her music teacher she loves! Always has a great time at pe and library. They have opened up the field and made great changes in just the year my daughter went with recess. I so appreciate the staff and love the activities they have for the kids during the holidays and in between. Thank you!

Posted: February 12, 2015

This he myis my son's first year at Olalla (1st grade). Last year we were in nearby Peninsula SD, which had a higher tax base, and I was worried about how lack of funds would impact his education. My fears were unfounded. He has a good, caring teacher who promptly replies to calls or notes, who clearly loves her job. My only complaints are minor: the office was very disorganized at the beginning of the year and there was some minor confusion; the younger students are unable to bring home library materials, although this was probably due to high rates of loss or theft; and the sports fields were off-limits to 1st graders during recess (although I believed they recently changed this insane policy. It probably doesn't sound like a big deal, but my son did not like the single play structure they were allowed to use, so he sat on the benches during recess while there was a field and sports equipment available that he couldn't use.

Posted: June 15, 2014

I love love love this school. Teachers are amazing! Smaller classrooms than most schools nearby! Music PE librarian are also amazing Friendly caring office staff Kind principle who is actively trying to get to know each kid Organized parent pickup drop off area separate from bus area Volunteers are always welcome with a background check Office is right in front and they are very good about not letting anyone beyond that point during school hours without checking in! Makes me feel much safer not having to worry about kids at school with people wandering around.

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