For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,169 students in Port Townsend, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 70 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Port Townsend, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Port Townsend, WA are Port Townsend High School, Blue Heron Middle School and Salish Coast Elementary 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 average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Port Townsend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Townsend, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Townsend High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Van Ness St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Heron Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540
Grades: 1-8
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Salish Coast Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
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-8
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Grades: 1-12
| 132 students
Port Townsend, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Port Townsend, WA include Port Townsend High School, Blue Heron Middle School and Salish Coast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Townsend, WA?
4 public schools are located in Port Townsend, WA.
What percentage of students in Port Townsend, WA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Port Townsend, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend, WA?
Port Townsend, WA public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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