For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 825 students in Jefferson County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WA are Salish Coast Elementary School and Quilcene High And Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salish Coast Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1637 Grant St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 680-5706
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 680-5706
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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: n/an/a
313 Ness Corner Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5820
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5820
Gr: PK-1 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WA include Salish Coast Elementary School and Quilcene High And Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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