For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 809 students in Port Townsend, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Townsend, WA are Salish Coast Elementary School, 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Port Townsend have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools 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
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Townsend, WA include Salish Coast Elementary School, Blue Heron Middle School and Ocean.
How many public elementary schools are located in Port Townsend?
3 public elementary schools are located in Port Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Port Townsend are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Port Townsend include: Salish Coast Elementary School vs. Blue Heron Middle School, Blue Heron Middle School vs. Salish Coast Elementary School
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