For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,460 students in Port Angeles School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Port Angeles School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
3,460 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Port Angeles School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.69
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
70%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,208 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,760 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,208
$18,891
Spending / Student
$15,760
$19,344
Best Port Angeles School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Port Angeles High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 E Park Ave
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-7602
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-7602
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 E 12th St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(206) 457-4231
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(206) 457-4231
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-9502
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-9502
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Stevens Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1139 W 14th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-5590
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 452-5590
Gr: 7-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2505 S Washington St
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-1343
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-1343
Gr: PK-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Monroe Road, 106 Monroe Ro
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-8973
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-8973
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
905 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 565-3740
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 565-3740
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Angeles School District?
Port Angeles School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,460 students.
What is the rank of Port Angeles School District?
Port Angeles School District is ranked #76 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Angeles School District?
70% of Port Angeles School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Angeles School District?
Port Angeles School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Port Angeles School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,760 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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