Public schools in Ephrata, WA
8 open public schools with an address in Ephrata, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,833
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ephrata public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Ephrata, WA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,833 students, an average of 354 per school. The largest campus is Ephrata High School (886 students), and the largest elementary school is Columbia Ridge Elementary (480).
Every listed school belongs to Ephrata School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ephrata
Elementary schools in Ephrata
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beezley Springs Elementary Ephrata School District · Special Education School | PK–01 | 11 | — | |
| Columbia Ridge Elementary Ephrata School District | KG–04 | 480 | 15.6:1 | |
| Grant Elementary Ephrata School District | PK–04 | 466 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Ephrata
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Middle School Ephrata School District | 07–08 | 461 | 20.6:1 | |
| Parkway School Ephrata School District | 05–06 | 407 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Ephrata
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata High School Ephrata School District | 09–12 | 886 | 20.2:1 | |
| Sage Hills Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program Ephrata School District · Alternative School | 10–12 | 39 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ephrata
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Cubs ECEAP Ephrata School District | PK–PK | 83 | 41.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.5%
- Hispanic45%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Ephrata schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,833 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ephrata
How many public schools are in Ephrata, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Ephrata: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,833 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ephrata?
All listed public schools with an address in Ephrata belong to Ephrata School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ephrata?
Ephrata High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ephrata, with 886 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ephrata?
No school with an address in Ephrata is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ephrata schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ephrata public schools is 19.4:1, higher than the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ephrata guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities