For the 2025 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 2,627 students in Thurston County, WA (there are 85 public schools, serving 43,784 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 top ranked private schools in Thurston County, WA include Olympia Christian School, Evergreen Christian School, and Paramount Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,969, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,565.
Top Ranked Thurston County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1215 Ethel St NW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5005 Lacey Boulevard SE
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 923-0071
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 923-0071
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1010 Black Lake Blvd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 357-5590
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 357-5590
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2606 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey, WA
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-7060
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-7060
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2020 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1939 Karen Frazier Rd. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 866-8047
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 866-8047
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3816 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 878-8915
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 878-8915
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
Pope John Paul II High School![Pope John Paul II High School Photo - JPII's highly successful girls and boys cross country teams always find time for fun in between their wins! The girls team is the four-time reigning 1B/2B State Champ and the boys have placed 2nd for five consecutive years!]( "Pope John Paul II High School Photo - JPII's highly successful girls and boys cross country teams always find time for fun in between their wins! The girls team is the four-time reigning 1B/2B State Champ and the boys have placed 2nd for five consecutive years!")
(Catholic)
5608 Pacific Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-7600
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
1204 11th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-5131
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-5131
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-11 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2303 9th Avenue SW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 786-8439
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 786-8439
Gr: NS-PK
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
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13036 Morris Rd Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3090
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3090
Gr: PK-11 | 153 students
7075 Pacific Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-1739
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-1739
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Gospel Outreach Christian School
(Christian)
1925 South Bay Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 786-0070
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 786-0070
Gr: 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
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
4710 Park Center Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 491-2966
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 491-2966
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
Po Box 2169
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7310
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7310
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
4315 Tumwater Valley Drive
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 515-5457
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 515-5457
Gr: NS-5 | 76 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
4833 Tumwater Valley Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 786-0197
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 786-0197
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
3806 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-3395
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-3395
Gr: K-11 | 37 students
Thurston County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Christian School, Evergreen Christian School, and Paramount Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Thurston County?
24 private schools are located in Thurston County.
How much do private schools cost in Thurston County?
The average tuition cost is $13,969, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,565.
How diverse are private schools in Thurston County?
Thurston County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Thurston County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Thurston County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Thurston County?
Which private schools in Thurston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Thurston County include: Pope John Paul II High School vs. Northwest Christian High School, West Olympia KinderCare vs. Serendipity Academy At The Lodge, West Olympia KinderCare vs. Olympia Waldorf School
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