For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,256 students in Jefferson County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, WA are Brinnon Elementary School, Partnership For Excellence In Alternative Remote Learning and Chimacum Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brinnon Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46 Schoolhouse Rd
Brinnon, WA 98320
(360) 796-4646
Brinnon, WA 98320
(360) 796-4646
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Partnership For Excellence In Alternative Remote Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
294715 Us Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Chimacum Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Heron Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Ocean
Alternative 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
| 128 students
Rank: #66.
Quilcene High And Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294715 Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Grades: PK-12
| 204 students
Rank: #77.
Pi Program
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5855
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5855
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5944
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5944
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Crossroads Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
294715 Us Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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 middle schools in Jefferson County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, WA include Brinnon Elementary School, Partnership For Excellence In Alternative Remote Learning and Chimacum Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Quilcene High And Elementary School vs. Chimacum Junior/senior High School, Chimacum Junior/senior High School vs. Quilcene High And Elementary School
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