For the 2025 school year, there are 90 public schools serving 42,539 students in Vancouver, WA (there are 33 private schools, serving 4,612 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Vancouver, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Vancouver, WA are Felida Elementary School, Fishers Landing Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vancouver, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Vancouver have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vancouver, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Felida Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1750
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1750
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Fishers Landing Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Se Hiddenbrook Drive
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-6650
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5206 Franklin St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-1850
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-1850
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
(Math: 44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Columbia River High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Nw 99th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3900
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Salmon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Ne 129th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2800
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2800
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9201 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-1700
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-1700
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Chinook Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1600
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-1600
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Shore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Nw 21st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-2250
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-2250
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
York Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9301 Ne 152nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3975
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Alki Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Nw Bliss Rd
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3200
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Skyview High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Nw 139th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-4200
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Washington State School For The Blind
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2214 E. 13th St.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-6321
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-6321
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1515.
Henrietta Lacks Health And Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9105 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6340
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6340
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Glenwood Heights Primary
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9716 Ne 134th St
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 885-5250
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 885-5250
Gr: PK-4 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Shahala Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Se 192nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3800
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Se Blairmont Dr
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-6100
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Daniels St
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 313-2300
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 313-2300
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12601 Se Riverridge Drive
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6625
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6625
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Lewis And Clark High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 General Anderson Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-4350
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Minnehaha Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Ne 54th St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-2500
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-2500
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
Hough Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Daniels St
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 313-2100
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 313-2100
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2626.
Sarah J Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Ne 104th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-1500
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-1500
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Sacajawea Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Ne 112th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2750
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-2750
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Nw 119th St
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3700
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
Columbia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Se Sequoia Cr
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3375
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3375
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3131.
Hollingsworth Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Ne Anderson Rd
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-2050
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-2050
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Pacific Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2017 Ne 172nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6500
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Jason Lee Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Nw 9th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3500
Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 313-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Vancouver, Washington 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%
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vancouver, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Vancouver, WA include Felida Elementary School, Fishers Landing Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vancouver?
90 public schools are located in Vancouver.
What percentage of students in Vancouver go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Vancouver are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vancouver?
Vancouver public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vancouver are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vancouver include: Emerald Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School, Jim Tangeman Center vs. Hollingsworth Academy, Crestline Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School
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