For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 459 students in Port Townsend, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Port Townsend, WA is Salish Coast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Townsend, WA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Port Townsend have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Port Townsend, WA (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%
Port Townsend, 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 preschools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Port Townsend, WA include Salish Coast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Port Townsend?
1 public preschools are located in Port Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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