Ocean Shores Elementary

Ocean Shores Elementary sits in one of Washington's quirkiest coastal towns — a planned resort community built on a peninsula where golf courses and ocean beaches are practically in the backyard. The school serves a tight-knit, small-town community where families tend to put down real roots despite the tourist-heavy surroundings, and academics here are a work in progress, with science showing the most promise relative to English and math. It's a fit for families drawn to an unconventional, beach-town lifestyle who are willing to supplement their kids' education and get involved in the school community.