Best Schools in Jefferson County, WA
Jefferson County, WA has 27 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 8,641 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, WA
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Townsend High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Townsend School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
2. North Kitsap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
3. Kingston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kitsap School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Sequim Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequim School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 794 Students
5. Chimacum Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chimacum School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
6. Cedar High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
7. Forks High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quillayute Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, WA
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sequim Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequim School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
2. Blue Heron Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Townsend School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
3. Forks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quillayute Valley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 273 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, WA
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Helen Haller Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequim School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 541 Students
2. Brinnon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brinnon School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 74 Students
3. Salish Coast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Townsend School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
4. Partnership For Excellence In Alternative Remote Learning
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Projected Test Scores
Quilcene School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 496 Students
5. Forks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quillayute Valley School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 341 Students
6. Chimacum Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chimacum School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 211 Students
7. Hood Canal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hood Canal School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 346 Students
8. Cedarbrook Adventist Christian
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Projected Test Scores
Cedarbrook Adventist Christian • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 11 Students
9. Swan School
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Projected Test Scores
Swan School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 75 Students
10. Sunfield Waldorf School
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Projected Test Scores
Sunfield Waldorf School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 154 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, WA has a total population of 32,977 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson County, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, WA
How many schools are in Jefferson County, WA?
Jefferson County, WA has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 8,641 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Jefferson County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
5 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Port Townsend (4)
- Chimacum (3)
- Quilcene (2)
- Brinnon (1)
- Port Hadlock (1)
School districts (2)
- Chimacum School District (4 schools)
- Port Townsend School District (4 schools)