Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98604

Schools in ZIP code 98604 serve approximately 12,208 students across 19 schools, including elementary, middle, high, alternative, and virtual programs in the Battle Ground area. Most are part of the Battle Ground School District, which ranks in the 63rd percentile among Washington districts. Academic performance varies substantially by school, so families may want to compare schools by grade level and subject rather than relying only on district averages.

CAM Academy is the strongest overall academic performer, with 73.47% proficiency in English language arts, 66.58% in math, and 71.79% in science. Among traditional schools, Chief Umtuch Middle stands out for strong results across all subjects, while Tukes Valley Middle School is especially strong in science. At the elementary level, Yacolt Primary has the highest math proficiency, followed by Maple Grove Primary. Glenwood Heights Primary has also shown notable improvement in recent rankings. Elementary schools generally perform better in math than in English language arts.

For high-school families, Battle Ground High School offers the strongest combination of assessment and graduation results among traditional high schools, with an 87.9% graduation rate and a 7.2% dropout rate. Prairie High School has similarly strong graduation results. High-school math is the largest area of concern, particularly at Summit View High School, Prairie, and Battle Ground Virtual Academy. Alternative programs have very different missions and outcomes: River HomeLink and the virtual academy report lower graduation rates, while Open Doors Battle Ground is a small program with limited reported data.