For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private preschools serving 2,128 students in Thurston County, WA.
The top ranked private preschools in Thurston County, WA include Olympia Christian School, Olympia Community School and Olympia Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked Thurston County Private Preschools (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![Northwest Christian Academy Photo - Northwest Christian Academy]( "Northwest Christian Academy Photo - Northwest Christian Academy")
(Christian)
4706 Park Center Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 493-2223
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 493-2223
Grades: PK-8
| 292 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![Sunrise Beach School Photo - Students help decorate the tables for our annual auction.]( "Sunrise Beach School Photo - Students help decorate the tables for our annual auction.")
(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![Capital Montessori School Photo - In the Safeco Field dugout during a field trip.]( "Capital Montessori School Photo - In the Safeco Field dugout during a field trip.")
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
Lacey KinderCare![Lacey KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Lacey KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4504 6th Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-0245
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-0245
Grades: NS-PK
| 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
3816 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 878-8915
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 878-8915
Grades: PK-7
| 50 students
4315 Tumwater Valley Drive
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 515-5457
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 515-5457
Grades: NS-5
| 76 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 preschools in Thurston County, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in Thurston County, WA include Olympia Christian School, Olympia Community School and Olympia Waldorf School.
How many private preschools are located in Thurston County, WA?
17 private preschools are located in Thurston County, WA.
How diverse are private preschools in Thurston County, WA?
Thurston County, WA private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
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