For the 2026-27 school year, there are 37 public preschools serving 17,540 students in Clark County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WA are Woodburn Elementary School, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School and Maple Grove Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clark County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodburn Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Ne Woodburn Dr
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 833-5860
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 833-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Maple Grove Primary
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 B Sw Eaton Blvd
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6700
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Yacolt Primary
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 W Yacolt Rd
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6000
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6000
Gr: PK-4 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Daybreak Primary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Nw 20th Ave
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6950
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6950
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Tukes Valley Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20601 Ne 167th Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 885-6200
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 885-6200
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Captain Strong
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Nw 6th Avenue
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6400
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6400
Gr: PK-4 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Glenwood Heights Primary
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9716 Ne 134th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5250
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5250
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Hathaway Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 24th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Valley Primary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14320 Ne 50th Ave
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5550
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5550
Gr: PK-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
La Center Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 East 4th Street
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
La Center, WA 98629
(360) 263-2134
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17404a Ne 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6600
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14619a Ne 49th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6750
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mill Plain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Se 6th St
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 604-6800
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 604-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Sifton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Ne 137th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6675
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Ne Four Seasons Lane
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-4920
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
512 Se Ellsworth Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6950
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Hearthwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ne Hearthwood Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6875
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6875
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2121.
Silver Star Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10500 Ne 86th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6775
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Image Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Ne 131st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Fircrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12001 Ne Ninth Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6925
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6925
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13003 S E 7th Street
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3325
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9001 Ne 95th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6900
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13501 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 604-4975
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 604-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Ne 28 St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2200
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Orchards Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11405 Ne 69th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6975
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6975
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Peter S Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Ne 86th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 313-2550
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 313-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Washington State School For The Deaf
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Grand Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 418-0401
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 418-0401
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
13501 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3925
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3925
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
5802 Macarthur Blvd, Pod A
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4853
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4853
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Esa 112 Special Educational Co-op
Special Education School
2500 Ne 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
4600 Ne Garfield St
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 833-5410
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 833-5410
Gr: PK | 215 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Infant Other
Special Education School
11104 Ne 149th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5318
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5318
Gr: PK-12
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Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12200 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-1050
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-1050
Gr: 9-12
Clark County Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 West 11th St
Vancouver, WA 98666
(360) 397-2201
Vancouver, WA 98666
(360) 397-2201
Gr: 3-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401 39th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
19912 Ne 164 St
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
(360) 448-6439
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
(360) 448-6439
Gr: 3-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
20000 Ne 164 St
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
(360) 448-6429
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
(360) 448-6429
Gr: K-2 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Homelink Schools (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
715 Nw Onsdorff Blvd
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6801
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6801
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Iq Academy Washington (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2205 Ne 138 Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-3905
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-3905
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
841 Ne 22nd Ave
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 817-4435
Camas, WA 98607
(360) 817-4435
Gr: K-5
Legacy Home School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2205 Ne 138th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-3900
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 12%
406 Nw 5th Avenue
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6350
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6350
Gr: 5-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
12500 Northeast 199th Street
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6701
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6701
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
12500 Ne 199th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6700
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6700
Gr: 5-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
700 Nw 20th Ave
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5331
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5331
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, WA include Woodburn Elementary School, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School and Maple Grove Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
46 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clark County include: Gause Elementary School vs. Fircrest Elementary School, Columbia River Gorge Elementary School vs. Hathaway Elementary School, Fircrest Elementary School vs. Gause Elementary School
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