Hathaway Elementary

Tucked into the small river city of Washougal along the Columbia River Gorge, Hathaway Elementary is a solid neighborhood school with a particularly strong showing in science — a natural fit for a community surrounded by some of the Pacific Northwest's most stunning outdoor scenery. Families drawn to a slower pace than nearby Vancouver or Portland, with easy access to hiking, the river, and a tight-knit small-town feel, tend to thrive here. It's a well-rounded option for families planting roots in Washougal's growing community, where English scores are a real strength and there's room to grow on the math side.