For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 350 students in Port Townsend, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Port Townsend, WA are Blue Heron Middle School and Ocean. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Townsend, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Port Townsend have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Port Townsend, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Heron Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Grades: K-12
| 128 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 middle schools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Port Townsend, WA include Blue Heron Middle School and Ocean.
How many public middle schools are located in Port Townsend?
2 public middle schools are located in Port Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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