When you are moving with your family, finding the right school is so important to a successful transition.  Therefore, you want to start this search early.  Once you get an idea of the location of where you are moving to, start to narrow your search.  If your child has any special needs, you want to make sure you have the proper paperwork and assessments.  Take the time to evaluate the schools in the area and find the one that is best for your child.  Once you have narrowed down your search, visit the schools.  Most schools are happy to have you but call ahead.  This way you will not be disappointed.  Also, find out who is the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) President.  Call them and have a chat.  This will give you a clear understanding of extraneous information, like the parental involvement in the school.  Parental involvement is a great barometer of the overall health of the school.  

There are some great tools online to help you find just the right school.  Greatschools.org provides a great deal of information about the school and its academic standings.  It is a great resource to use to start your search.  In any event, a move is time consuming and challenging.  However, you definitely want to make time for this search.  Finding the right school for your child is the best way to ensure a successful transition.