📊 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 →
All 8 Rated Districts in Thurston County, WA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 Thurston County, Washington (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Thurston County, Washington that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using SBAC 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Washington, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Thurston County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Thurston County, Washington? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Thurston County, Washington, 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 (SBAC 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Washington and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.