Mill Plain Elementary School

Mill Plain Elementary sits in the eastern Vancouver neighborhoods of Clark County, where the suburbs sprawl out toward the foothills and families tend to put down roots for the long haul. The school serves a community that faces some real challenges academically, with scores sitting in the lower quarter statewide, so families who prioritize strong academics may want to weigh their options carefully within the Evergreen School District. That said, Vancouver offers a lot to love — easy access to the Columbia River, proximity to Portland without the city price tag, and a tight-knit suburban feel that many families find hard to leave.