For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,298 students in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in Orchards are Sifton Elementary School, Silver Star Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA include Sifton Elementary School, Silver Star Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver?
the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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