The U.S. News & World Report K-12 school rankings are based on a comprehensive assessment of academic performance, focusing on factors such as math and reading proficiency, student performance on state assessments, and the success of historically underserved student groups.

"We are incredibly proud to have so many of our schools recognized for their excellence by a respected national publication like U.S. News & World Report," said Superintendent Kresitn Bahr. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families across the district."

The Peninsula School District schools that earned top 40% rankings in Washington state are:

Elementary Schools:

• Artondale Elementary School 

• Voyager Elementary School 

• Discovery Elementary School 

• Purdy Elementary School 

• Swift Water Elementary School 

• Harbor Heights Elementary School 

• Vaughn Elementary School 

Middle Schools:

• Kopachuck Middle School 

• Harbor Ridge Middle School

U.S. News & World Report's methodology for the K-12 rankings includes analyzing data on factors such as proficiency on state assessments, graduation rates, and how well schools educate different types of students, including those from low-income families. Schools are awarded an overall score out of 100 points, and the top-scoring schools within each state are ranked accordingly.

For more information about the U.S. News & World Report K-12 school rankings, please visit https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/elementary-schools/washington/district-112455 and https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/washington/district-112455.