Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98662

This analysis examines 10 schools in zip code 98662, serving grades K-12 across the Vancouver area, which are managed by three main districts: the Battle Ground School District, the Evergreen School District (Clark), and the Vancouver School District.

When comparing schools, Prairie High School stands out as the top performer with the strongest English scores and an above-average graduation rate, despite having larger classes. In contrast, Covington Middle School ranks in the state's bottom 8% with low test scores across all subjects. Schools in the Battle Ground School District, like Glenwood Heights Primary, generally perform better than those in the other districts within the same zip code, even when spending less per student.

Notable findings include the small charter Rooted School Washington, which spends significantly more per student and has very small classes but shows mixed academic results. Several elementary schools, including Peter S Ogden Elementary and Martin Luther King Elementary, have shown consistently low rankings over recent years. The data reveals that higher spending does not always lead to better outcomes, and district affiliation appears to be a key factor in school performance within this community.