Among Trout Lake residents 25 and older, 97.80% have a high school diploma or equivalent, and 47.30% have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 87.7% and 31.5% of adults nationwide, respectively.

In Eastern Washington, places such as Lake Roosevelt is a viable option for kokanee and trout. A good bite has been happening for walleye in Banks Lake and the Potholes Reservoir.

Trout Lake Elementary is a public school located in Trout Lake, WA, which is in a remote rural setting. The student population of Trout Lake Elementary is 71 and the school serves K-4.

Trout Lake School is unranked in Washington Middle Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school.