| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin School District | OLYMPIA | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 577 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Olympia School District | Olympia | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 9,633 | 20 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Tumwater School District | Olympia | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 6,461 | 15 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Rainier School District | Rainier | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 931 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Yelm Community Schools | Yelm | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 5,668 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Thurston Public Schools | Lacey | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 15,119 | 24 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Rochester School District | Littlerock | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 2,150 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tenino School District | Bucoda | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,287 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Thurston County compares
Together they enroll 41,826 students across 83 schools. The largest is North Thurston Public Schools with 15,119 students. Districts here average 7.6/10, above the Washington average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Thurston County, Washington
Thurston County has 8 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Thurston County is Griffin School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SBAC 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Washington. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Thurston County, WA?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Thurston County, WA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Thurston County, WA?
Of the districts serving Thurston County, Griffin School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Washington school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Washington reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Washington and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Washington only, never across state lines.