For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,430 students in 98837, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 335 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 98837, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98837, WA are Sage Point Elementary School, Vicki I. Groff Elementary School and Park Orchard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98837 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98837, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98837, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sage Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4000 Peninsula Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Moses Lake Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7300
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7300
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Park Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
417 N Paxson Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2699
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2699
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Longview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9783 Apple Road Ne
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2656
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2656
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Moses Lake High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
803 E. Sharon Ave.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,856 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Peninsula Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2406 W. Texas Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2658
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2658
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
780 S. Clover Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2653
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2653
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Nelson Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2661
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2661
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Garden Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 E Nelson Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2651
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2651
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Digital Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Pilgrim Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2650
Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Knolls Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
454 W Ridge Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2652
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2652
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Craig Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2654
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2654
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Third Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2662
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2662
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Larson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Lindberg Lane
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2655
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2655
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 South C St
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2657
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2657
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Endeavor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6527 Patton Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Mlsd Open Doors Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
1328 E. Hunter Place
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7660
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-7660
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 63%
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
740 E Yonezawa Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2660
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
98837, Washington 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%
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%
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 schools in 98837, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98837, WA include Sage Point Elementary School, Vicki I. Groff Elementary School and Park Orchard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98837?
20 public schools are located in 98837.
What percentage of students in 98837 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 98837 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98837?
98837 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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