For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,010 students in Jefferson County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WA are Port Townsend High School, Chimacum Junior/senior High School and Ocean. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Jefferson County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
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 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Chimacum Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Ocean
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Quilcene High And Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294715 Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Pi Program
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5855
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5855
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors Reengagement Program
Alternative School
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Gr: 9-12
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5944
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5944
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Crossroads Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
294715 Us Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Gr: 9-12
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 Jefferson County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WA include Port Townsend High School, Chimacum Junior/senior High School and Ocean.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Port Townsend High School vs. Chimacum Junior/senior High School, Chimacum Junior/senior High School vs. Port Townsend High School, Quilcene High And Elementary School vs. Chimacum Junior/senior High School
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