Best Schools in Vancouver, WA — 2026 Rankings
Vancouver, WA has 84 ranked schools. Lewis and Clark High School leads with a 7.9/10 rating. See the full 2026 rankings.
Parents in Vancouver, WA have no shortage of options — the city is home to 84 schools spanning every grade level. We analyzed test scores, student-teacher ratios, and equity metrics to rank every school and surface the ones that stand out.
Vancouver at a Glance
- Total Schools: 84
- Total Students: 42,138
- City Average Score: 4.6/10
- Top School Score: 7.9/10
- Average Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1
- School Types: 43 Elementary, 12 Middle, 17 High, 10 K-12 / Other
Top 10 Schools in Vancouver
| Rank | School | Level | Score | Enrollment | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis and Clark High School | High | 7.9 | 87 | 12.4:1 |
| 2 | Gate Work Study Program | High | 7.6 | 44 | 11.0:1 |
| 3 | Columbia River High | High | 7.5 | 1,187 | 21.6:1 |
| 4 | Vancouver School of Arts and Academics | High | 7.5 | 787 | 20.2:1 |
| 5 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | Elementary | 7.1 | 315 | 13.7:1 |
| 6 | Fishers Landing Elementary School | Elementary | 6.9 | 426 | 15.8:1 |
| 7 | Felida Elementary School | Elementary | 6.9 | 599 | 17.6:1 |
| 8 | Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary | Elementary | 6.5 | 437 | 16.2:1 |
| 9 | York Elementary School | Elementary | 6.4 | 363 | 15.8:1 |
| 10 | Salmon Creek Elementary | Elementary | 6.4 | 407 | 16.3:1 |
About Lewis and Clark High School
Lewis and Clark High School leads our Vancouver rankings with a composite score of 7.9 out of 10. The school stands out for strong academics (8.1/10) and a supportive school environment (9.4/10). As a high school serving 87 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1, it offers a competitive learning environment.
Score Breakdown: How Vancouver’s Top Schools Compare
The gap between the top-ranked and third-ranked school in Vancouver is narrow, meaning families have several equally strong options. Our composite score weighs four factors: academic performance (test scores), student growth over time, equity (how well the school serves all student groups), and environment (class size, teacher ratios, and resources).
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