For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 350 students in 98368, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98368, WA are Blue Heron Middle School and Ocean. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98368 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98368, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98368, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Heron Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Ocean
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
98368, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 middle schools in 98368, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98368, WA include Blue Heron Middle School and Ocean.
How many public middle schools are located in 98368?
2 public middle schools are located in 98368.
What is the racial composition of students in 98368?
98368 public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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