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Sunrise Beach School Photo - Students help decorate the tables for our annual auction.

Best 98501 Washington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 840 students in 98501, WA (there are , serving 8,840 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 98501, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 98501, WA include Sunrise Beach School, Olympia Community School, and Nova Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private schools in 98501, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 98501 Washington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Nova Middle School
Nova Middle School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2020 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 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
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
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
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
4833 Tumwater Valley Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 786-0197
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 98501, WA?
The top ranked private schools in 98501, WA include Sunrise Beach School, Olympia Community School, and Nova Middle School.
How many private schools are located in 98501?
8 private schools are located in 98501.
How diverse are private schools in 98501?
98501 private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 98501 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 98501 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 98501?
25% of private schools in 98501 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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