Schools & Families in Gig Harbor
Peninsula School District serves Gig Harbor with generally above-average school quality ratings across a real, moderately sized district.
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Peninsula School District contains 17 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools) and serves 9,069 students. A larger number of schools within the district are rated above average in school quality -- a genuinely solid result for families evaluating Gig Harbor.
A community shaped by its older median age
Gig Harbor's median age (46.6) and senior population share (30.6%-30.82%) mean families with school-age children represent a real but smaller share of the overall community than in some other Washington markets in this build -- worth understanding when evaluating community fit.
Confirm current, precise district-wide proficiency data directly
This record did not independently confirm a precise district-wide Niche ranking or state test proficiency figure for Peninsula School District with a specific cited number this pass -- confirm current, specific school-quality data directly before relocating.
Key takeaways
- Peninsula School District (17 schools, 9,069 students) posts generally above-average school quality ratings.
- Gig Harbor's older median age means families represent a smaller share of the community than in some other Washington markets.
- Confirm current, precise district-wide proficiency data directly -- this record discloses a real research gap on specific figures.
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