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 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% 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 54% (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) 379-4535
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
313 Ness Corner Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5820
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5820
Gr: PK-1 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5944
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5944
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Crossroads Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
294715 Us Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Gr: 9-12
1919 Blaine Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4530
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4530
Gr: 1-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
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 54% (majority Hispanic).
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