For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 825 students in Jefferson County, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WA are Salish Coast Elementary School and Quilcene High And Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salish Coast Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1637 Grant St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4535
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4535
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Quilcene High And Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294715 Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Grades: PK-12
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
313 Ness Corner Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5820
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5820
Grades: PK-1
| 162 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5944
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5944
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Crossroads Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
294715 Us Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1919 Blaine Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4530
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4530
Grades: 1-6
| 317 students
Port Townsend Special Education (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-3617
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WA include Salish Coast Elementary School and Quilcene High And Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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