| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnon School District | Brinnon | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 74 | 1 | K–8 | 1 |
| Port Townsend School District | Port Townsend | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,206 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Quilcene School District | Quilcene | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 726 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chimacum School District | Chimacum | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 717 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Queets-Clearwater School District | FORKS | Not rated | 40 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 2,763 students across 13 schools. The largest is Port Townsend School District with 1,206 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Washington average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10. 1 of the 5 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Washington
Jefferson County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Brinnon School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SBAC 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Washington. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jefferson County, WA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Jefferson County, WA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jefferson County, WA?
Of the districts serving Jefferson County, Brinnon School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among Washington school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Washington reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Washington and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Washington only, never across state lines.