Northwest Christian Academy Photo - Northwest Christian Academy

Best Thurston County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 1,978 students in Thurston County, WA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Thurston County, WA include Cornerstone Christian School, Paramount Christian Academy, and Olympia Community School.
The average tuition cost is $13,253, which is lower than the Washington private preschool average tuition cost of $13,396.
63% of private preschools in Thurston County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Thurston County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
5005 Lacey Boulevard SE
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 923-0071
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Evergreen Christian School
Evergreen Christian School Photo
(Assembly of God)
(1)
1010 Black Lake Blvd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 357-5590
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwest Christian Academy
Northwest Christian Academy Photo - Northwest Christian Academy
(Christian)
4706 Park Center Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 493-2223
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Olympia Community School
Olympia Community School Photo - Our 1st/2nd grade classroom!
(10)
1939 Karen Frazier Rd. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 866-8047
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Paramount Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
3816 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 878-8915
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
1204 11th Ave Se
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.
(Christian)
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 791-8348
Gr: PK-11 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Olympia KinderCare
West Olympia KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
2303 9th Avenue SW
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.
Montessori School
730 Lilly Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 438-3639
Gr: PK-1 | 61 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eagle View Christian School
(Christian)
(4)
13036 Morris Rd Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3090
Gr: PK-11 | 153 students
Faith Lutheran Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
(5)
7075 Pacific Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-1739
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
Holy Family School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2606 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey, WA
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-7060
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lacey KinderCare
Lacey KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
4504 6th Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-0245
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Olympia Waldorf School
Olympia Waldorf School Photo - A rainbow rises over the historic main schoolhouse, which has been home to Olympia Waldorf School for over 35 years. The campus also includes a separate Middle School building for grades 6-8, and a residential kinderhaus at the far north side of the property.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
8126 Normandy St
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 493-0906
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Serendipity Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(3)
4315 Tumwater Valley Drive
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 515-5457
Gr: NS-5 | 76 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Thurston County, Washington

Thurston County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1234 We Are Closed
Lacey, WA 98503
Gr: 11 | 7 students
Po Box 2169
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7310
Gr: K-8 | 21 students

Overview

This County (Thurston County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,978 Students
79,500 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
181 Teachers
6,016 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1307

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,253
$13,396
Average Summer Program Cost
$563
$711
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,917
$7,359
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$75 million
$31.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
22 Students
628 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
82 Students
5,979 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
3,919 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
111 Students
2,471 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
1,095 Students
35,789 Students
% White Students
58%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
434 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
495 Students
29,277 Students
% of Others Students
26%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Thurston County, WA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Thurston County, WA include Cornerstone Christian School, Paramount Christian Academy, and Olympia Community School.
How many private preschools are located in Thurston County?
15 private preschools are located in Thurston County.
How much do private preschools cost in Thurston County?
The average tuition cost is $13,253, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $13,396.
How diverse are private preschools in Thurston County?
Thurston County private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Thurston County?
63% of private preschools in Thurston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Thurston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Thurston County include: West Olympia KinderCare vs. Olympia Waldorf School

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