Stevenson High School

Tucked into the Columbia River Gorge, Stevenson High School serves a small, tight-knit community where the outdoors is practically part of the curriculum — and the scenery alone is worth the commute. For families drawn to small-town life with genuine community connection, this school punches well above its size, landing in the top quarter of Washington schools with particularly strong science scores that feel right at home in such a naturally rich environment. It's the kind of place where teachers know students by name, and growing up in Stevenson means trading big-city amenities for something a lot of families find more valuable.