Public schools in Vancouver, WA
91 open public schools with an address in Vancouver, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
91
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
43,747
91 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
15 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Vancouver public schools
The federal directory lists 91 public schools in Vancouver, WA: 46 elementary, 14 middle, 20 high, 11 combined or other. The 91 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 43,747 students, an average of 481 per school. The largest campus is Skyview High School (1,869 students), and the largest elementary school is Walnut Grove Elementary (681).
Vancouver School District operates the most schools here (44), and 5 regular districts have at least one Vancouver campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 17.1:1, 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 1 charter school, 15 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 23 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 9 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 10 of 23 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% 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 Vancouver
Vancouver School District
Public school district
44 schools in Vancouver
Evergreen School District (Clark)
Public school district
37 schools in Vancouver · 39 total
Battle Ground School District
Public school district
4 schools in Vancouver · 20 total
Educational Service District 112
Other local education agency
2 schools in Vancouver · 3 total
Educational Service Agency 112
Other local education agency
1 school in Vancouver
Office of the Governor (Sch for Blind)
Public school district
1 school in Vancouver
Rooted School Washington
Independent charter agency
1 school in Vancouver
Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
Public school district
1 school in Vancouver
Elementary schools in Vancouver
46| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Vancouver School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 325 | 15.4:1 | |
| Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 312 | 13.6:1 | |
| Burton Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 452 | 15.4:1 | |
| Chinook Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 440 | 18:1 | |
| Columbia Valley Elementary Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 360 | 15.4:1 | |
| Crestline Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 446 | 13.9:1 | |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 386 | 16.6:1 | |
| Edgewood Elementary School Vancouver School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 538 | 17.3:1 | |
| Ellsworth Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 401 | 15.2:1 | |
| Emerald Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 440 | 14.6:1 | |
| Endeavour Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 471 | 16:1 | |
| Felida Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 561 | 18.3:1 | |
| Fircrest Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 341 | 12.4:1 | |
| Fishers Landing Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 402 | 15.4:1 | |
| Fruit Valley Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 188 | 12.3:1 | |
| George C Marshall Elementary Vancouver School District | PK–05 | 313 | 15:1 | |
| Glenwood Heights Primary Battle Ground School District | PK–04 | 638 | 17:1 | |
| Harmony Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 467 | 14.6:1 | |
| Harry S Truman Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 480 | 17.2:1 | |
| Hazel Dell Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 370 | 15.9:1 | |
| Hearthwood Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 360 | 14.4:1 | |
| Hough Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 238 | 13.7:1 | |
| Image Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 446 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lake Shore Elementary Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 300 | 15.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 280 | 14.5:1 | |
| Marrion Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 528 | 15.1:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Elementary Vancouver School District | PK–05 | 514 | 17.9:1 | |
| Mill Plain Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 354 | 13.5:1 | |
| Minnehaha Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 474 | 16.8:1 | |
| Ogden Elementary Vancouver School District | PK–05 | 585 | 17.5:1 | |
| Orchards Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 433 | 13.3:1 | |
| Pioneer Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 550 | 16.1:1 | |
| Pleasant Valley Primary Battle Ground School District | PK–04 | 591 | 16:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 322 | 14.6:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 543 | 16.1:1 | |
| Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 224 | 20.4:1 | |
| Sacajawea Elementary School Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 403 | 18.1:1 | |
| Salmon Creek Elementary Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 409 | 17.4:1 | |
| Sarah J Anderson Elementary Vancouver School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 625 | 16.1:1 | |
| Sifton Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 484 | 15.7:1 | |
| Silver Star Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 381 | 14.7:1 | |
| Sunset Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | PK–05 | 415 | 15.3:1 | |
| Vancouver Innovation Technology and Arts Elementary Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 300 | 17.9:1 | |
| Walnut Grove Elementary Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 681 | 17.5:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 244 | 17.3:1 | |
| York Elementary School Evergreen School District (Clark) | KG–05 | 338 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Vancouver
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alki Middle School Vancouver School District | 06–08 | 594 | 21.5:1 | |
| Cascade Middle School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 06–08 | 815 | 19.8:1 | |
| Covington Middle School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 06–08 | 830 | 17.8:1 | |
| Discovery Middle School Vancouver School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 525 | 20.2:1 | |
| Frontier Middle School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 06–08 | 767 | 19.1:1 | |
| Gaiser Middle School Vancouver School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 750 | 22.3:1 | |
| Jason Lee Middle School Vancouver School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 568 | 20.6:1 | |
| Laurin Middle School Battle Ground School District | 05–08 | 745 | 17.3:1 | |
| Mcloughlin Middle School Vancouver School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 849 | 20.3:1 | |
| Pacific Middle School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 06–08 | 817 | 19.2:1 | |
| Pleasant Valley Middle Battle Ground School District | 05–08 | 447 | 17.2:1 | |
| Shahala Middle School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 06–08 | 732 | 19.6:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Vancouver School District | 06–08 | 786 | 23.9:1 | |
| Wyeast Middle School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 06–08 | 747 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in Vancouver
20| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Technical Academy Skills Center Evergreen School District (Clark) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 14 | 0.5:1 | |
| Columbia River High Vancouver School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,138 | 22:1 | |
| ESD 112 Open Doors Reengagement Educational Service District 112 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 46 | — | |
| Evergreen High School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 09–12 | 1,427 | 20.1:1 | |
| Fort Vancouver High School Vancouver School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,507 | 21.9:1 | |
| Gate Work Study Program Vancouver School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 51 | 12.8:1 | |
| Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 09–12 | 467 | 18.3:1 | |
| Heritage High School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 09–12 | 1,569 | 20.1:1 | |
| Hudson's Bay High School Vancouver School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,197 | 23.1:1 | |
| Legacy High School Evergreen School District (Clark) · Alternative School | 06–12 | 341 | 17.4:1 | |
| Lewis and Clark High School Vancouver School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 96 | 12.9:1 | |
| Mountain View High School Evergreen School District (Clark) | 09–12 | 1,523 | 20.9:1 | |
| Open Doors Vancouver School District · Alternative School | 11–12 | 284 | 74:1 | |
| Open Doors Evergreen Evergreen School District (Clark) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 157 | 157:1 | |
| Rooted School Washington Rooted School Washington · Charter | 09–12 | 58 | 9.7:1 | |
| Skyview High School Vancouver School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,869 | 25.2:1 | |
| Vancouver Contracted Programs Vancouver School District | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Vancouver iTech Preparatory Vancouver School District · Magnet | 06–12 | 600 | 24.5:1 | |
| Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Vancouver School District · Magnet | 06–12 | 787 | 21.9:1 | |
| Washington State School for the Blind Office of the Governor (Sch for Blind) | 06–12 | 50 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Vancouver
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Juvenile Detention School Educational Service District 112 | 03–12 | 15 | — | |
| Early Childhood Center Evergreen School District (Clark) · Special Education School | PK–PK | 33 | — | |
| Early Childhood Education Center Vancouver School District | PK–PK | 217 | 22.8:1 | |
| ESA 112 Special Ed Co-Op Educational Service Agency 112 · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hollingsworth Academy Evergreen School District (Clark) · Special Education School | KG–12 | 101 | 7.2:1 | |
| Home Choice Academy Evergreen School District (Clark) · Alternative School | KG–12 | 204 | 20.6:1 | |
| Jim Tangeman Center Vancouver School District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 72 | 7.9:1 | |
| Vancouver Home Connection Vancouver School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 159 | 17.7:1 | |
| Vancouver Success Academy Vancouver School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 75 | 15:1 | |
| Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy Vancouver School District · Magnet · Alternative School | KG–12 | 238 | 13.1:1 | |
| Washington State School for the Deaf Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth | PK–12 | 127 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.1%
- Hispanic28%
- Black3.5%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.6%
- Multiracial9.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 89 Vancouver schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (43,747 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Vancouver
How many public schools are in Vancouver, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 91 open public schools with a location address in Vancouver: 46 elementary, 14 middle, 20 high, 11 combined or other. Together they reported 43,747 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Vancouver?
Schools with an address in Vancouver belong to 8 education agencies, led by Vancouver School District (44 schools), Evergreen School District (Clark) (37 schools), Battle Ground School District (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Vancouver?
Skyview High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Vancouver, with 1,869 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Vancouver?
Yes. 1 of the 91 public schools in Vancouver are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Rooted School Washington. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Vancouver schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Vancouver public schools is 17.1:1, 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 Vancouver 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.
Nearby Washington cities
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