Best Schools in Moses Lake, Washington
23 schools · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 5 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Moses Lake?
Use this page to compare every school in Moses Lake by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Sage Point Elementary School
Elementary · Moses Lake School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
Elementary · Moses Lake School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
North Elementary
Elementary · Moses Lake School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Moses Lake for 2026 are Sage Point Elementary School (8.5/10), Vicki I. Groff Elementary School (8.1/10), and North Elementary (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
23
20 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$290,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
23
20 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$290,000
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.6/10 despite 89% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Moses Lake schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Moses Lake schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Moses Lake
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (19 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sage Point Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | North Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Mlsd Open Doors Re-engagement Program | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Park Orchard Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Peninsula Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Longview Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Moses Lake Christian Academy | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Covenant Christian School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Frontier Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.8/10
- Median household income
- $70,732
- Median home value
- $290,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66%
20% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Moses Lake compares
Washington rank
#127 of 193
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Washington avg (6.4)
Median household income
$71k
79% of Washington median
Schools in this city
20
About Schools in Moses Lake, Washington
Moses Lake sits in Grant County in central Washington, served by the Moses Lake School District. The city fields 18 ranked public schools spread across elementary, middle, and high school grades. The average score across those schools is 6.2 out of 10 — a mid-range baseline that gives families a reasonable floor while leaving meaningful variation worth navigating. Not every school performs the same, and in Moses Lake the gap between the city average and the top performers is wide enough to matter when choosing a neighborhood.
The strongest schools concentrate at the elementary level. Longview Elementary leads the city with a score of 8.0 out of 10 — the only school to clear that mark. Sage Point Elementary follows at 7.8. Park Orchard Elementary and Columbia Middle School each score 7.5, and Larson Heights Elementary rounds out the top tier at 6.8. Four schools total — 22% of all ranked schools — score 7.0 or above. That cluster of above-average performers gives families real choices, but most of them fall at the elementary level, which matters most for parents placing younger children.
The middle school picture has one clear standout: Columbia Middle School, the only middle school in the city's top five, scores 7.5 and sits well above the 6.2 city average. Parents with middle schoolers have fewer options to compare but a reliable anchor at the top.
The practical read for parents researching Moses Lake is straightforward. The city's top schools punch above the overall average, but the distance between the best and the median is real. Families who can factor school proximity into their home search will find the most leverage at the elementary level — Longview and Sage Point both sit significantly above the city mean. Prioritize school zone over square footage if academic performance is the primary filter.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 343 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 451 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 280 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 |
| 4 | 451 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 395 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 6 | 368 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 7 | 281 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
| 8 | 324 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
| 9 | 392 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 |
| 10 | 317 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.6 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Moses Lake
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 721 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 2 | 286 students · 6th–8th | 5.7 |
| 3 | 871 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 1,979 students · 9th–12th | 3.5 |
| 3 | 316 students · 6th–12th | 3.4 |
| 4 | 11 students · 10th–12th | — |
| 5 | 368 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 265 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.5 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Moses Lake Christian Academy
Private
187 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 2 | Covenant Christian School
Private
186 students · Kindergarten–10th | 5.9 | ||
Schools in Moses Lake
Moses Lake, Washington · 23 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$70,732
Median Home Value
$290,000
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
Population
47,399
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Community Profile
Moses Lake has a median household income of $70,732. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $290,000, with a median rent of $1,128/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.6%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Washington
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 5
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Washington
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Moses Lake, Washington
How many schools are in Moses Lake, Washington?
Moses Lake has 23 schools, including 20 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Moses Lake, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Moses Lake is 5.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Moses Lake, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Moses Lake on MySchoolScout is Sage Point Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Moses Lake, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Moses Lake on MySchoolScout is Sage Point Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Moses Lake, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Moses Lake on MySchoolScout is Frontier Middle School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What is the best high school in Moses Lake, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Moses Lake on MySchoolScout is Mlsd Open Doors Re-engagement Program with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Moses Lake, Washington?
Moses Lake is served by 1 school district: Moses Lake School District.
What is the education level in Moses Lake, Washington?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Moses Lake have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Moses Lake, Washington?
The median household income in Moses Lake is approximately $70,732 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Moses Lake, Washington?
Yes, Moses Lake has 3 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is Moses Lake Christian Academy with a score of 6.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moses Lake, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Moses Lake is 15.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Moses Lake, Washington?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.