For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 459 students in Port Townsend, WA.
The top ranked public preschool in Port Townsend, WA is 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Port Townsend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Port Townsend, WA (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
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 preschools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Port Townsend, WA include Salish Coast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Port Townsend?
1 public preschools are located in Port Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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