📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (SBAC 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
8 Rated Districts in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA Metro Area
SBAC 2024–25 · percentile among Washington districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Griffin School District | Olympia | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #2 | Olympia School District | Olympia | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #3 | Tumwater School District | Tumwater | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #4 | Rainier School District | Rainier | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #5 | Yelm Community Schools | Yelm | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #6 | North Thurston Public Schools | Lacey | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #7 | Rochester School District | Rochester | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #8 | Tenino School District | Tenino | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
Best School Districts in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from SBAC 2024–25 (Washington) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area, the highest-rated is Griffin School District (Olympia), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 90th percentile of Washington districts on SBAC 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.