For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 500 students in Port Townsend, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Port Townsend, WA are Port Townsend High School and Ocean. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Townsend, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Port Townsend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Port Townsend, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Port Townsend High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Port Townsend, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Townsend High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Van Ness St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Ocean
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 123 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 high schools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Port Townsend, WA include Port Townsend High School and Ocean.
How many public high schools are located in Port Townsend?
2 public high schools are located in Port Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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