Top 5 Best Thurston County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 2,589 students in Thurston County, WA (there are 85 public schools, serving 44,463 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Thurston County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools 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 school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Thurston County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1215 Ethel St NW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
1939 Karen Frazier Rd. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 866-8047
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 866-8047
Grades: PK-5
| 42 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
| 282 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
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![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
| n/a students
4710 Park Center Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 491-2966
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 491-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 114 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![Pope John Paul II High School Photo - JPII girls cross country: two-time reigning State champions!]( "Pope John Paul II High School Photo - JPII girls cross country: two-time reigning State champions!")
(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 Ave SW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 786-8439
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 786-8439
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a 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 are Olympia Christian School, Olympia Community School and Olympia Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in Thurston County, WA?
24 private schools are located in Thurston County, WA.
How diverse are private schools in Thurston County, WA?
Thurston County, WA private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 28%
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 10%).
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