Minnehaha Elementary School

Minnehaha Elementary sits in a working-class neighborhood in north Vancouver, just across the river from Portland, where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school serves a community with real diversity and a range of needs, and while test scores run below state averages, it's the kind of place where teachers often know kids and families by name. Families drawn to the area typically appreciate the lower cost of living compared to Portland proper, easy access to the Columbia River, and a tight-knit neighborhood feel that bigger suburban schools can't always offer.