For the 2023-24 school year, there are 87 public schools serving 43,432 students in Thurston County, WA (there are 24 private schools, serving 2,593 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Thurston County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Thurston County, WA are Olympia High School, Centennial Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thurston County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Thurston County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Thurston County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olympia High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1655 Carlyon Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
Math: 71% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 Cain Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1417 San Francisco Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6700
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6700
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Black Lake Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6345 Belmore-black Lake Road
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7350
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7350
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Boston Harbor Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7300 Zangle Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6200
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Littlerock Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12710 Littlerock Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7250
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7250
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #1111.
Horizons Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4601 67th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #1212.
Capital High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2707 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #1313.
Mckenny Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 Morse Merryman Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1414.
Michael T Simmons Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1205 2nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7100
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7100
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: #1515.
Meadows Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Deerbrush Dr Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Grades: PK-6
| 696 students
Rank: #1616.
Tumwater High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Israel Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1717.
East Olympia Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7150
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #1818.
Reeves Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Quince St Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-3400
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 596-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #1919.
Mclane Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Delphi Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2020.
South Bay Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #2121.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #2222.
Griffin School
Math: 59% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2323.
Tumwater Middle School
Math: 57% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6335 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7500
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #2424.
Evergreen Forest Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Marvin Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Grades: PK-6
| 458 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
North Thurston High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Rainier Senior High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 2nd St W
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2205
Rainier, WA 98576
(360) 446-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #2828.
Pleasant Glade Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
Rank: #2929.
Tumwater Hill Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3120 Ridgeview St Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7300
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7300
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: #3030.
Olympic View Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #3131.
A G West Black Hills High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7741 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #3232.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Mill Rd. Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #3333.
Mckenna Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35120 Sr 507 Se
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #3434.
River Ridge High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 River Ridge Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,489 students
Rank: #3535.
Lakes Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6211 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
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Thurston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gravity Re-engagement School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6005 Tyee Dr Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
South Sound High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thurston County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Thurston County, WA include Olympia High School, Centennial Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thurston County, WA?
87 public schools are located in Thurston County, WA.
What percentage of students in Thurston County, WA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Thurston County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thurston County, WA?
Thurston County, WA public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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