Best Schools in Battle Ground, Washington
20 schools · 6 Elementary · 6 Middle · 4 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Battle Ground?
Use this page to compare every school in Battle Ground by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Tukes Valley Primary
Elementary · Battle Ground School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Pleasant Valley Middle
Middle · Battle Ground School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Tukes Valley Middle School
Middle · Battle Ground School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Battle Ground for 2026 are Tukes Valley Primary (8.0/10), Pleasant Valley Middle (7.3/10), and Tukes Valley Middle School (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$583,150
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$583,150
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Battle Ground schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Battle Ground schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Battle Ground
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 20 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tukes Valley Primary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Valley Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Tukes Valley Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Chief Umtuch Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Daybreak Primary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Maple Grove Primary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Laurin Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Cam Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Daybreak Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Battle Ground High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $113,966
- Median home value
- $583,150
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Battle Ground compares
Washington rank
#111 of 193
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Washington avg (6.3)
Median household income
$114k
128% of Washington median
Schools in this city
20
Battle Ground School District runs Battle Ground's public schools
17 public schools. Battle Ground School District is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Battle Ground is a Battle Ground School District school (17 of 17).
Among 15 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.9 to 8.0 — the spread is inside Battle Ground, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Battle Ground, Washington
Battle Ground, Washington runs 17 ranked public schools, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10. Performance spreads meaningfully across the district — four schools, or 24% of the total, clear the 7-point threshold, while the remaining majority cluster at or below the average. That gap makes school selection within Battle Ground a decision worth researching carefully before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary school is where Battle Ground performs strongest. Captain Strong and Tukes Valley Primary both score 7.8 out of 10 — the two highest-rated schools in the city. Maple Grove Primary is close behind at 7.7. All three sit well above the 6.0 district average, and parents who can target these schools are accessing the top tier the district has to offer. The concentration of high-performing elementary options is a genuine asset for families with younger children entering the system.
The middle school picture is more modest. Chief Umtuch Middle leads at 7.0 — the only middle school in the city to clear the 7-point mark. Amboy Middle School follows at 6.7, above the district average but a visible step below the elementary leaders. Parents moving children out of a top-rated elementary should check which feeder patterns apply to their address, since the transition doesn't automatically mean staying in the same performance tier.
The practical read on Battle Ground: the district's elementary tier is its strongest asset, with three schools clustered near 7.8. Middle school options are serviceable but more variable. With only 24% of schools scoring 7 or above, where you live within the district meaningfully affects the school your child attends. The difference between a 6.0 and a 7.8 is real, and address-based assignment means many families won't automatically land at a top performer. Checking attendance boundaries before settling on a home or rental gives parents the most leverage over outcomes.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 535 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 519 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 533 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 548 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.0 | ||
| 5 | 631 students · Pre-K–4th | 3.9 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 308 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 391 students · 5th–8th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 455 students · 5th–8th | 7.2 |
| 3 | 545 students · 5th–8th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 730 students · 5th–8th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 478 students · 5th–8th | 5.9 |
| 6 | 511 students · 5th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,752 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 2 | 1,531 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 3 | 36 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Columbia Adventist AcademyPrivate 130 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 506 students · 3rd–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 30 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 3 | 921 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.5 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 391 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Battle Ground
Battle Ground, Washington · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$113,966
Median Home Value
$583,150
Median Rent
$1,715/mo
Population
64,929
College Educated
35%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Community Profile
Battle Ground has a median household income of $113,966. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $583,150, with a median rent of $1,715/month. The local poverty rate of 5.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Washington
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 4
- Other
- 4
Resources
School District
Other Major Cities in Washington
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Battle Ground, Washington
How many schools are in Battle Ground, Washington?
Battle Ground has 20 schools, including 17 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Battle Ground, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Battle Ground is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Battle Ground, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Battle Ground on MySchoolScout is Tukes Valley Primary with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Battle Ground, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Battle Ground on MySchoolScout is Tukes Valley Primary with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Battle Ground, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Battle Ground on MySchoolScout is Pleasant Valley Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Battle Ground, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Battle Ground on MySchoolScout is Battle Ground High School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Battle Ground, Washington?
Battle Ground is served by 1 school district: Battle Ground School District.
What is the education level in Battle Ground, Washington?
According to Census data, 35% of adults in Battle Ground have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Battle Ground, Washington?
The median household income in Battle Ground is approximately $113,966 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Battle Ground, Washington?
Yes, Battle Ground has 3 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Columbia Adventist Academy with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Battle Ground, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Battle Ground is 17.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Battle Ground, Washington?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.