Public schools in Moses Lake, WA
20 open public schools with an address in Moses Lake, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,430
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Moses Lake public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Moses Lake, WA: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,430 students, an average of 422 per school. The largest campus is Moses Lake High School (1,856 students), and the largest elementary school is Park Orchard Elementary School (454).
Every listed school belongs to Moses Lake 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 18.5:1, 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.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
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 Moses Lake
Elementary schools in Moses Lake
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Heights Elementary Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 324 | 17.7:1 | |
| Knolls Vista Elementary Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 282 | 15.6:1 | |
| Lakeview Terrace Elementary Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 303 | 17.6:1 | |
| Larson Heights Elementary Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 292 | 16:1 | |
| Longview Elementary Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 368 | 18.1:1 | |
| Midway Elementary Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 222 | 17.4:1 | |
| North Elementary Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 277 | 19.2:1 | |
| Park Orchard Elementary School Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 454 | 18.5:1 | |
| Peninsula Elementary Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 383 | 17.2:1 | |
| Sage Point Elementary School Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 334 | 17.3:1 | |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School Moses Lake School District | KG–05 | 413 | 19.2:1 |
Middle schools in Moses Lake
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Middle School Moses Lake School District | 06–08 | 875 | 21.5:1 | |
| Endeavor Middle School Moses Lake School District | 06–08 | 270 | 21.6:1 | |
| Frontier Middle School Moses Lake School District | 06–08 | 690 | 20.3:1 |
High schools in Moses Lake
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center Moses Lake School District · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 53 | 4.2:1 | |
| Digital Learning Center Moses Lake School District | 06–12 | 359 | 29.9:1 | |
| MLSD Open Doors Re-Engagement Program Moses Lake School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 67 | — | |
| Moses Lake High School Moses Lake School District | 09–12 | 1,856 | 26.2:1 | |
| Vanguard Academy Moses Lake School District | 09–12 | 387 | 25.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Moses Lake
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake Early Learning Center Moses Lake School District | PK–PK | 221 | 221:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.5%
- Hispanic52.7%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Moses Lake schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,430 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Moses Lake
How many public schools are in Moses Lake, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Moses Lake: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,430 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Moses Lake?
All listed public schools with an address in Moses Lake belong to Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake?
Moses Lake High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Moses Lake, with 1,856 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Moses Lake?
No school with an address in Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Moses Lake public schools is 18.5:1, 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 Moses Lake 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