Public schools in Battle Ground, WA
11 open public schools with an address in Battle Ground, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,218
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Battle Ground public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Battle Ground, WA: 4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 3 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,218 students, an average of 656 per school. The largest campus is Battle Ground High School (1,759 students), and the largest elementary school is Captain Strong (649).
Every listed school belongs to Battle Ground School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Battle Ground
Elementary schools in Battle Ground
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Strong Battle Ground School District · Magnet | PK–04 | 649 | 16.8:1 | |
| Daybreak Primary Battle Ground School District | PK–04 | 548 | 14.7:1 | |
| Maple Grove Primary Battle Ground School District | PK–04 | 497 | 14:1 | |
| Tukes Valley Primary Battle Ground School District | PK–04 | 546 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Battle Ground
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Umtuch Middle Battle Ground School District · Magnet | 05–08 | 522 | 17.4:1 | |
| Daybreak Middle Battle Ground School District | 05–08 | 480 | 16.3:1 | |
| Tukes Valley Middle School Battle Ground School District | 05–08 | 449 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Battle Ground
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground High School Battle Ground School District | 09–12 | 1,759 | 18.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Battle Ground
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground Virtual Academy Battle Ground School District · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 357 | 23.2:1 | |
| CAM Academy Battle Ground School District · Alternative School | 03–12 | 510 | 27.2:1 | |
| River HomeLink Battle Ground School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 901 | 21.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.5%
- Hispanic11%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Battle Ground schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,218 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Battle Ground
How many public schools are in Battle Ground, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Battle Ground: 4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 7,218 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Battle Ground?
All listed public schools with an address in Battle Ground belong to Battle Ground School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Battle Ground?
Battle Ground High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Battle Ground, with 1,759 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Battle Ground?
No school with an address in Battle Ground is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Battle Ground schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Battle Ground public schools is 17.3:1, similar to the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Battle Ground guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities