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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with 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 Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
2005
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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.: 85%
Admissions Director
Craig Frick
School Notes
- 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 equal to the national average of 85%.
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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