Sunset Elementary School

Sunset Elementary sits in the 98662 zip code of east Vancouver, a working-class, family-heavy part of Clark County where the neighborhoods feel lived-in and real. Academics here are a work in progress — English scores in particular lag behind much of the state — making it a better fit for families who are prepared to supplement at home or lean heavily on teachers they've built relationships with. Vancouver itself has a lot going for it as a place to raise kids, with easy access to the Columbia River, plenty of parks, and a lower cost of living than just across the bridge in Portland, but families prioritizing strong test scores will want to look closely at other options within the Evergreen district.