Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98363

This analysis covers seven schools in zip code 98363, serving Port Angeles, Washington, which include elementary, middle, high, and alternative schools across the Port Angeles School District and the Crescent School District.

For families, the standout traditional elementary schools are Hamilton Elementary, which is the highest-ranked and excels in all subjects, and the notably improved Dry Creek Elementary. The middle school, Stevens Middle School, performs near state averages, while the high schools present a mixed picture. In particular, Seaview Academy, an alternative school, shows very low graduation and high dropout rates alongside significant academic challenges.

The area shows a clear strength in science education, with elementary schools performing well above state averages. However, there is a wide range in resources and outcomes, especially among alternative programs; Crescent School (alternative) has much stronger results than Seaview. Overall, the data suggests a community with a solid foundation in elementary education but more variable performance at the secondary level.