Schools

Area residents have consistently demonstrated their strong commitment to provide a high quality public education to nearly 10,000 students. The Peninsula School District’s eight elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools offer a variety of educational opportunities. Remedial and gifted students’ programs supplement the basic curriculum for students with special needs. The Peninsula School District enjoys a statewide reputation for meeting the educational needs of today’s students who become tomorrow’s leaders. In addition, the Gig Harbor Peninsula has nearly a dozen private schools that provide options for Peninsula families, some church supported and other non-denominational. These include Montessori, Christian and Catholic schools.

The majority of the area’s students go on to earn college and university degrees. There are numerous facilities for higher education within a fifty-mile drive. Tacoma Community College is located in Gig Harbor. TCC offers credit courses for an associate degree, computer certification, profession/technical, worker retraining programs, and adult education.

For a map of public school locations, click on www.peninsula.wednet.edu/support (Adobe Acrobat file)