For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 366 students in Port Townsend, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Port Townsend, 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.
Port Townsend, WA public middle schools 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 Port Townsend have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Port Townsend, WA (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) 680-5661
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 680-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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) 680-5750
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 680-5750
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Port Townsend, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Port Townsend, WA include Blue Heron Middle School and Ocean.
How many public middle schools are located in Port Townsend?
2 public middle schools are located in Port Townsend.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Townsend?
Port Townsend public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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