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Jefferson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 232 students in Jefferson County, WA (there are 12 public schools, serving 2,481 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 232
  • Average Tuition: $11,218
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Jefferson County, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 232
  • Average Tuition: $11,218
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Jefferson County, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Swan School
Swan School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
2345 Kuhn St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-7340
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Jefferson Community School Photo
Jefferson Community School
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
280 Quincy St Ste I
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-0622
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Map of Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School
Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
111 Sunfield Ln
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-3658
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cedarbrook Adventist Christian
Cedarbrook Adventist Christian
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
461 Kennedy Rd
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-4610
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Map of Olympic Range Carden Academy
Olympic Range Carden Academy
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
Christian
Po Box 1917
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4966
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Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
232 Students
118,704 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,043 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,218
$15,197
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,192
$9,186
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,226 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
6,302 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,815 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
151 Students
59,127 Students
% White Students
65%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
67 Students
37,096 Students
% of Others Students
29%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, WA is Swan School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
3 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Jefferson County include: Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School vs. Swan School, Swan School vs. Sunfield Farm & Waldorf School

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