For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,773 students in Port Angeles, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Port Angeles, WA are Hamilton Elementary School, Dry Creek Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Angeles, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Port Angeles have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Port Angeles, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1822 W 7th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-6818
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Rife Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-5050
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-5050
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2505 S Washington St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-1343
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-1343
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 E 12th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(206) 457-4231
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(206) 457-4231
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Monroe Road, 106 Monroe Ro
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-8973
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-8973
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
216 E 4th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 565-3740
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 565-3740
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Port Angeles, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
166 Lake Farm Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 565-1620
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 565-1620
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
102 Monroe Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-5157
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-5157
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
905 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 565-1533
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 565-1533
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Parents As Partners (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
216 E 4th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(206) 457-8575
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(206) 457-8575
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
106 Monroe Road
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 565-1730
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 565-1730
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Port Angeles, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in Port Angeles, WA include Hamilton Elementary School, Dry Creek Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Port Angeles?
6 public preschools are located in Port Angeles.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Angeles?
Port Angeles public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Port Angeles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Port Angeles include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Dry Creek Elementary School vs. Hamilton Elementary School, Dry Creek Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School
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