Best Port Townsend Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,170 students in Port Townsend, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 90 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Port Townsend, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Port Townsend, WA are Port Townsend High School, Salish Coast Elementary School and Blue Heron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Port Townsend, WA public schools have an score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Port Townsend have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Port Townsend, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Port Townsend High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
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1500 Van Ness St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520

Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Salish Coast Elementary School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1637 Grant St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4535

Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #33.

Blue Heron Middle School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
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3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540

Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #44.

Ocean

Alternative School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
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3939 San Juan Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251

Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Mountain View Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1919 Blaine Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4530

Gr: 1-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Port Townsend Special Education (Closed 2014)

Special Education School

3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-3617

Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Port Townsend, WA?

The top ranked public schools in Port Townsend, WA include Port Townsend High School, Salish Coast Elementary School and Blue Heron Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Port Townsend?

4 public schools are located in Port Townsend.

What percentage of students in Port Townsend go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in Port Townsend are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend?

Port Townsend public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Port Townsend are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Port Townsend include: Salish Coast Elementary School vs. Blue Heron Middle School, Blue Heron Middle School vs. Salish Coast Elementary School