Klickitat Elem & High

Tucked into the Columbia River Gorge near the Oregon border, Klickitat is a tiny rural community where everyone knows everyone, and the school reflects that tight-knit spirit — with a combined elementary and high school serving a small student body where kids get genuine individual attention. Math scores sit right around the state middle, and the school may appeal most to families who value a close community feel and outdoor surroundings over big-city amenities. If you're drawn to a slower pace of life, with hiking, fishing, and wide open landscapes right outside the door, Klickitat offers a genuinely rooted small-town upbringing.