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Best Vancouver Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 7,239 students in Vancouver, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Vancouver, WA are Harmony Elementary School, Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School and Mill Plain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vancouver, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Vancouver have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Vancouver, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17404a Ne 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14619a Ne 49th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Mill Plain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16200 Se 6th St
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 604-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Sifton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 Ne 137th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Ne Four Seasons Lane
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Se Ellsworth Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Hearthwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Ne Hearthwood Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6875
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Silver Star Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10500 Ne 86th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Image Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Ne 131st Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Fircrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12001 Ne Ninth Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6925
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13003 S E 7th Street
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9001 Ne 95th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13501 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 604-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8100 Ne 28 St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Orchards Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11405 Ne 69th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6975
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Peter S Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Ne 86th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 313-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Washington State School For The Deaf
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Grand Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 418-0401
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
13501 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3925
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Education Center
5802 Macarthur Blvd, Pod A
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4853
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Esa 112 Special Educational Co-op
Special Education School
2500 Ne 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Vancouver, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Vancouver, WA include Harmony Elementary School, Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School and Mill Plain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vancouver?
20 public preschools are located in Vancouver.
What is the racial composition of students in Vancouver?
Vancouver public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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