Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98661

Schools in ZIP code 98661 serve approximately 5,867 students across 14 schools, including elementary, middle, high-school, alternative, and specialized programs, with most conventional schools belonging to the Vancouver School District. Overall performance is below district and Washington averages, and the area shows substantial economic need, but results vary considerably from one school to another.

Among elementary schools, Harry S Truman Elementary School is the strongest overall, ranking in the 24th percentile statewide and leading local elementary schools in English language arts, math, and science. Its math proficiency is slightly above the district average, while its science performance improved notably. Edgewood Elementary School had the largest recent ranking improvement and improved in all three subjects. George C Marshall Elementary also stands out for strong science results, a low student-teacher ratio, and relatively high spending per student. In contrast, Roosevelt Elementary School had the lowest elementary proficiency rates, while Martin Luther King Elementary and Walnut Grove Elementary fell between the local leaders and laggards.

Secondary results are the area’s greatest concern. Mcloughlin Middle School ranks at the 1st percentile statewide, with particularly weak math results. At the high-school level, Fort Vancouver High School serves the largest student population and combines low proficiency with a below-average graduation rate and elevated dropout rate, although its test scores recently improved. Lewis and Clark High School has the strongest current high-school ranking, but its recent decline is significant and should be interpreted cautiously because enrollment is small. The Washington State School for the Deaf and Washington State School for the Blind serve specialized populations and should be evaluated separately from neighborhood schools.