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Jefferson Community School

280 Quincy St Ste I Port Townsend, WA 98368

Tel: (360) 385-0622

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 16 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 16 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia
NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Jefferson Community School
7	1
8	4
9	2
10	3
11	3
12	3

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Year Founded

2005

Student Body

Total Students

16 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Tuition Notes

$9000 is for full time tuition for 7th - 12th grade. Additional fees are charged to students that participate in expeditionary learning. Financial Aid is available.

% on Financial Aid

26%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$975

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Craig Frick

School Notes

Jefferson Community School is a non-profit independent school serving grades 6th through 12th that strives to give all students a thriving academic community that inspires character development and emotional growth through challenge and adventure, discovery and experience.
We are committed to providing opportunities for leadership, team work, service, and community building.
Our faculty celebrates the unique talents and gifts of all students who walk through our doors, engaging them in critical thinking and active participation.
Our students develop respect for each other, their community and the world around them.
Jefferson Community School students are academically and socially prepared ready for their next adventure.

Jefferson Community School serves middle and high school students in Port Townsend, Jefferson County and across the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.
JCS is accredited by AdvancEd Accreditation
JCS is a member of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools achieving candidate status.
JCS offers a hands on style of experiential education for youth in grades 7-12, with an emphasis on national and international service learning expeditions.
JCS is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission
Through curriculum that is integrated, experiential and expeditionary, our students embark on a rigorous and reverent learning journey to know themselves and discover their interconnections with the world. At Jefferson Community School, we guide our students to become compassionate and thoughtful global citizens who have both the skills and wills to create a more peaceful and sustainable future.
Jefferson Community School admits students of any race, sex, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jefferson Community School cost?

Jefferson Community School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Jefferson Community School?

The acceptance rate of Jefferson Community School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

When is the application deadline for Jefferson Community School?

The application deadline for Jefferson Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Washington is $15,588 for elementary schools and $17,619 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).