Summary:
The 98660 zip code in Vancouver, Washington, is served by three schools: two elementary schools and one alternative school, with no traditional middle or high schools, all together educating 533 students from early grades through high school within a district that ranks in the bottom third statewide.
For families, Lincoln Elementary School stands out as the stronger academic performer compared to Hough Elementary School, with higher proficiency rates in English, math, and science, and a better state ranking. Both schools serve a similar population with high economic need, but Lincoln's performance is consistently stronger, even exceeding the state average in science. It's important to note that both schools have seen their statewide rankings decline over the past few years, with Hough experiencing a particularly significant drop.
The schools are part of the Vancouver School District, which overall underperforms compared to the state, making Lincoln and Hough relative bright spots within the district. The third school, Clark County Juvenile Detention School, operated by Educational Service District 112, serves a unique, small population of 15 students, but no public academic data is available for it. Parents should be aware that after elementary school, students will need to attend middle and high schools outside this immediate zip code area.
Thank you for your feedback!