For the 2026 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
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 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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) 680-5750
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 680-5750
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
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 51% (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: Chimacum Junior/senior High School vs. Port Townsend High School, Port Townsend High School vs. Chimacum Junior/senior High School, Chimacum Junior/senior High School vs. Quilcene High And Elementary School
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