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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 98661 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,867 students in 98661, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 548 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 98661, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98661, WA are Washington State School For The Blind, Lewis And Clark High School and Walnut Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98661 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98661, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98661, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington State School For The Blind
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2214 E. 13th St.
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 General Anderson Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6103 Ne 72nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3000
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Harney Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3212 E Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2000
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Harry S Truman Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 Ne 42nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2900
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
George C Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2400
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8100 Ne 28 St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Fort Vancouver High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2921 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2600
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5802 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Washington State School For The Deaf
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Grand Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 418-0401
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Esa 112 Special Educational Co-op
Special Education School
2500 Ne 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Esd 112 Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative School
2500 Ne 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Gate Work Study Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
3100 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1050
Gr: 12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Vancouver Intensive Communications Center
Special Education School
5802 Macarthur Blvd, Pod B
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-3686
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98661, WA?
How many public schools are located in 98661?
16 public schools are located in 98661.
What percentage of students in 98661 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 98661 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98661?
98661 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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