For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,287 students in Grant County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, WA are Red Rock Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Warden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grant County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Wildflower St Ne
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2206
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2206
Gr: PK-3 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 3rd Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4676
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-4676
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Warden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Beck Way
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2311
Warden, WA 98857
(509) 349-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Mattawa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Gr: K | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Soap Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Ginkgo St S
Soap Lake, WA 98851
(509) 246-1323
Soap Lake, WA 98851
(509) 246-1323
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Beezley Springs Elementary School
Special Education School
501 C St Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Gr: PK-1 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Pre-school
Special Education School
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Gr: PK | 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Gr: PK | 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 South C Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Gr: PK | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 221:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
35 K St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Basin Secondary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7942 Randolph Road N.e.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2667
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2667
Gr: 6-12 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Early Childhood Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21 J St Se
Quincy, WA 98848
(509) 787-8137
Quincy, WA 98848
(509) 787-8137
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
412 Federal Ave
Grand Coulee, WA 99133
(509) 633-1520
Grand Coulee, WA 99133
(509) 633-1520
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 69%
303 Able Rd
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5690
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5690
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Midway Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
502 S C Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2657
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2657
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Quincy Innovation Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
404 1st Ave Sw
Quincy, WA 98848
(509) 787-1678
Quincy, WA 98848
(509) 787-1678
Gr: 7-12
Sage Hills High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
35 K St Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-7547
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Skilskin High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
317 Spokane Way
Grand Coulee, WA 99133
(509) 633-1089
Grand Coulee, WA 99133
(509) 633-1089
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
6739 24th Avenue North East
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 258-4535
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 258-4535
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, WA include Red Rock Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Warden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
10 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grant County include: Moses Lake Early Learning Center vs. Red Rock Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School vs. Moses Lake Early Learning Center
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