For the 2026 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 37%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brinnon Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46 Schoolhouse Rd
Brinnon, WA 98320
(360) 796-4646
Brinnon, WA 98320
(360) 796-4646
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Partnership For Excellence In Alternative Remote Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
294715 Us Highway 101
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Quilcene, WA 98376
(360) 765-3363
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Chimacum Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
91 West Valley Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Chimacum, WA 98325
(360) 302-5900
Gr: 7-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
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 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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: Chimacum Junior/senior High School vs. Quilcene High And Elementary School, Quilcene High And Elementary School vs. Chimacum Junior/senior High School
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