Best Schools in Vancouver, Washington
100 schools · 55 Elementary · 13 Middle · 18 High · 14 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.7/10
- Median household income
- $88,932
- Median home value
- $465,309
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 61%
15% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Vancouver compares
Washington rank
#144 of 192
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Washington avg (6.3)
Median household income
$89k
100% of Washington median
Schools in this city
91
About Schools in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, Washington has 39 ranked public schools, giving families a wide field to evaluate. The city's schools average 5.9 out of 10, which places a significant share of options in the middle tier — functional but uneven. Parents researching here should know that performance varies considerably across neighborhoods, so location matters more than the city average suggests.
The strongest concentration of high performers sits at the elementary level. Eight schools, or 21% of ranked public schools, score 7 or above out of 10 — a meaningful but selective group. Emerald Elementary leads the city with an 8.5, the highest score among all ranked public schools in Vancouver. Fishers Landing Elementary follows at 8.0, with Riverview Elementary and Sifton Elementary both scoring 7.8, and Hearthwood Elementary rounding out the top five at 7.5. These five schools consistently outpace the city average and represent the clearest targets for families prioritizing academic performance at the elementary level.
The spread between the top and the average tells the real story here. A gap of nearly three points separates Emerald Elementary from the citywide mean of 5.9. That kind of range means families in different parts of Vancouver can face very different academic environments even within the same public system. Attendance boundaries largely determine access, so parents should verify which schools their home address actually maps to before drawing conclusions from rankings alone.
Practically speaking, families moving to Vancouver or comparing neighborhoods within the city should start by identifying the top-rated elementary schools and working backward to the residential zones they serve. The 21% of schools scoring 7 or higher are attainable targets, but they are not evenly distributed. Parents with elementary-age children have the most differentiation to work with, as the top-rated schools in the city are all at that level. Running address lookups against school boundaries — and checking current enrollment and capacity data directly with the relevant district — will give a clearer picture than ratings alone.
Elementary Schools
55 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 315 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 460 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 426 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 5 | 312 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 464 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 362 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 8 | 346 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 9 | 322 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 10 | 398 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
| 11 | 512 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 12 | 519 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 13 | 250 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 14 | 407 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 15 | 438 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 |
| 16 | 599 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 17 | 589 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.2 |
| 18 | 437 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 |
| 19 | 356 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 20 | 363 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 21 | 383 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 |
| 22 | 240 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 |
| 23 | 378 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
| 24 | 444 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
| 25 | 388 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 |
Show 30 more elementary schools
| 26 | 386 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 27 | 546 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 28 | 486 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 29 | 494 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 30 | 358 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 31 | 487 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 32 | 452 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 33 | 451 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 34 | 196 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 35 | 481 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 36 | 674 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 37 | 379 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 38 | 629 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 39 | 466 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 40 | 614 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 41 | 519 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 42 | 453 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 43 | 436 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.9 | ||
| Private Schools 12 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 65 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL
Private
180 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
389 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | LUPINE EXPERIENTIAL SCHOOL
Private
49 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | SLAVIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
235 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 46 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | SONSHINE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY
Private
82 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | 30 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
Private
27 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | GOOD SHEPHERD MONTESSORI
Private
2 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | VANCOUVER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
19 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | LAKESHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
7 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 786 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 2 | 809 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 3 | 602 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 | ||
| 4 | 876 students · 6th–8th | 4.6 | ||
| 5 | 498 students · 6th–8th | 4.6 | ||
| 6 | 539 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 | ||
| 7 | 744 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 8 | 827 students · 6th–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 9 | 833 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 | ||
| 10 | 865 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 | ||
| 11 | 751 students · 6th–8th | 3.6 | ||
| 12 | 736 students · 6th–8th | 3.1 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | CASCADIA SCHOOL
Private
103 students · 1st–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
18 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 466 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 | ||
| 2 | 32 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 | ||
| 3 | 44 students · 12th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 4 | 87 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 5 | 599 students · 6th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 6 | 1,187 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 7 | 1,636 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 8 | 1,543 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 9 | 1,365 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 10 | 110 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 11 | 1,780 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 12 | 316 students · 6th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 13 | 246 students · 11th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 14 | 1,588 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 15 | 787 students · 6th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 16 | 1,169 students · 9th–12th | 3.3 | ||
| 17 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 230 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 2 | 120 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 3 | 194 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 4 | 351 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 5 | 126 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 6 | 152 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 7 | 217 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.2 | ||
| 8 | 90 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 9 | 20 students · 3rd–12th | — | ||
| 10 | 31 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 11 | 436 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 12 | 1 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | SKY VIEW BAPTIST ACADEMY
Private
30 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | KINGS WAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Private
794 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Vancouver
Vancouver, Washington · 100 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 11 ZIP codes
Median Income
$88,932
Median Home Value
$465,309
Median Rent
$1,668/mo
Population
356,538
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
61%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Community Profile
Vancouver has a median household income of $88,932. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $465,309, with a median rent of $1,668/month. The local poverty rate of 9.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Washington
- Total Schools
- 100
- Elementary
- 55
- Middle
- 13
- High
- 18
- Districts
- 6
- Avg Rating
- 5.7/10
Resources
School Districts (6)
Educational Service District 112
3 schools · 73 students
Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
1 school · 120 students
Battle Ground School District
22 schools · 12,421 students
Evergreen School District (Clark)
39 schools · 22,053 students
Toppenish School District
9 schools · 3,845 students
Vancouver School District
45 schools · 21,949 students
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Washington
Top metros statewide by school count.
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Vancouver, Washington
How many schools are in Vancouver, Washington?
Vancouver has 100 schools, including 84 public and 16 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Vancouver, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Vancouver is 5.7 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Vancouver, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Vancouver on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Vancouver, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Vancouver on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Vancouver, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Vancouver on MySchoolScout is Frontier Middle School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best high school in Vancouver, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Vancouver on MySchoolScout is Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Vancouver, Washington?
Vancouver is served by 6 school districts: Educational Service District 112, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth, Battle Ground School District, Evergreen School District (clark), Toppenish School District, Vancouver School District.
What is the education level in Vancouver, Washington?
According to Census data, 33% of adults in Vancouver have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Vancouver, Washington?
The median household income in Vancouver is approximately $88,932 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Vancouver, Washington?
Yes, Vancouver has 16 private schools alongside 84 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences with a score of 7.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vancouver, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Vancouver is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Vancouver, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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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.