For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,215 students in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Orchards are Sifton Elementary School, Silver Star Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sifton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Ne 137th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6675
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6675
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Silver Star Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10500 Ne 86th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6775
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Orchards Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11405 Ne 69th Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6975
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6975
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11200 Ne Rosewood Rd
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6300
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 604-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver, WA include Sifton Elementary School, Silver Star Elementary School and Orchards Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver?
the neighborhood of Orchards, Vancouver public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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