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Capital Montessori School Photo - In the Safeco Field dugout during a field trip.

Best Thurston County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 2,593 students in Thurston County, WA (there are , 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 Paramount Christian Academy, Cornerstone Christian School, and Northwest Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,890, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,552.
63% of private schools in Thurston County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Thurston County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Olympia Christian School
Olympia Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1215 Ethel St NW
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 352-1831
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
(2)
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
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!
(Catholic)
5608 Pacific Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 438-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17 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
Gospel Outreach Christian School
(Christian)
1925 South Bay Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 786-0070
Gr: 3-9 | 31 students
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
Northwest Christian High School
(Christian)
(2)
4710 Park Center Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 491-2966
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
NOVA Middle School
NOVA Middle School Photo - The only independent school in the South Puget Sound with a full-time program specifically designed for gifted and highly capable children in 6th to 8th grade.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2020 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-7097
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 9 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
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
3806 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 491-3395
Gr: K-11 | 37 students
Wahelut Indian School
11110 Conine Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 456-1311
Gr: K-9 | 111 students
Capitol Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
106 Maple Park Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 800-5051
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Thurston County, Washington

Thurston County 草榴社区 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
24 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,593 Students
120,503 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
256 Teachers
9,946 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
58%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1188
(Out of 1600)
1260

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,890
$15,552
Average Summer Program Cost
$563
$802
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,450
$8,921
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$75 million
$41.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
143 Students
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
129 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
5%
8%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
123 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
1,503 Students
59,326 Students
% White Students
57%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
626 Students
38,568 Students
% of Others Students
23%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Thurston County, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in Thurston County, WA include Paramount Christian Academy, Cornerstone Christian School, and Northwest 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 $13,890, which is lower than the Washington private school average tuition cost of $15,552.
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?
63% of private schools in Thurston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Thurston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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