For the 2024 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 2,771 students in Thurston County, WA (there are 87 public schools, serving 43,432 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Thurston County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 9%).
The best top ranked private schools in Thurston County, WA include Olympia Community School, Olympia Christian School and Holy Family School.
The average tuition cost is $11,596, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,056.
Top Ranked Thurston County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1215 Ethel St NW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
1939 Karen Frazier Rd. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 866-8047
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 866-8047
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
5005 Lacey Boulevard SE
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 923-0071
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 923-0071
Grades: PK-11
| 200 students
1010 Black Lake Blvd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 357-5590
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 357-5590
Grades: NS-8
| 392 students
2606 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey, WA
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-7060
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-7060
Grades: NS-8
| 112 students
Northwest Christian Academy
(Christian)
4706 Park Center Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 493-2223
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 493-2223
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
1204 11th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-5131
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-5131
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Sunrise Beach School
(Christian)
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Capital Montessori School
Montessori School
730 Lilly Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 438-3639
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 438-3639
Grades: PK-1
| 49 students
13036 Morris Rd Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3090
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3090
Grades: PK-11
| 144 students
7075 Pacific Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-1733
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-1733
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Gospel Outreach Christian School
(Christian)
1925 South Bay Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 786-0070
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 786-0070
Grades: 3-9
| 31 students
Lacey KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4504 6th Ave. Southeast
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-0245
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-0245
Grades: NS-PK
| 115 students
Lacey KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4504 6th Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-0245
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-0245
Grades: NS-PK
| students
4710 Park Center Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 491-2966
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 491-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
2020 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
Po Box 2169
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7310
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7310
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
3816 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 878-8915
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 878-8915
Grades: PK-7
| 50 students
Pope John Paul II High School
(Catholic)
5608 Pacific Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-7600
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
4315 Tumwater Valley Drive
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 515-5457
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 515-5457
Grades: NS-5
| 76 students
4833 Tumwater Valley Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 786-0197
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 786-0197
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
3806 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-3395
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-3395
Grades: K-11
| 39 students
2303 9th Avenue SW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 786-8439
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 786-8439
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Thurston County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Christian Life School (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
1234 We Are Closed
Lacey, WA 98503
Lacey, WA 98503
Grades: 11
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Thurston County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Thurston County, WA include Olympia Community School, Olympia Christian School and Holy Family School.
How many private schools are located in Thurston County, WA?
25 private schools are located in Thurston County, WA.
How much do private schools cost in Thurston County, WA?
The average tuition cost is $11,596, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,056.
How diverse are private schools in Thurston County, WA?
Thurston County, WA private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Thurston County, WA go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Thurston County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 9%).
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