Mount Pleasant School

Mount Pleasant School is a public elementary school in Washougal, Washington, serving 65 students across kindergarten through eighth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, the school keeps classes small — giving teachers direct, consistent contact with every student across the K–8 span. The numbers put the school in rare company.

Mount Pleasant ranks #1 among all 9 public schools in Washougal and sits at #16 out of 1,202 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the top 1% of Washington public schools. Its composite score of 9.3 out of 10 reflects strong performance across both academic attainment and student growth. The growth score of 9.5 is particularly notable — it signals that students here make measurable academic gains year over year, not just that incoming students test well.

For families weighing options in the Washougal area, Mount Pleasant's combination of small enrollment and top-tier outcomes makes it one of the most competitive public school placements in the region. The school earns a rating of Exceptional, the highest tier on the MySchoolScout scale, driven by consistent academic results and one of the strongest growth trajectories among elementary schools in the state.

With an enrollment of 65 students, Mount Pleasant School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Mount Pleasant School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.