For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 527 students in Port Townsend, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Port Townsend, WA are Port Townsend High School and Ocean. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Townsend, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Port Townsend have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Port Townsend, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Port Townsend High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Port Townsend, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Townsend High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Van Ness St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ocean
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 680-5750
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 680-5750
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Port Townsend, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1919 Blaine Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4530
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
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Port Townsend, WA include Port Townsend High School and Ocean.
How many public high schools are located in Port Townsend?
2 public high schools are located in Port Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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