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25 schools in Olympia

Washington · Public K-12

Of the 25 public K-12 schools in Olympia, combined enrollment is roughly 11,406 students (an average of 456 per campus).

7-year change in Olympia

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,406
-355 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
25
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 69%
% Hispanic
15%
was 12%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
7%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Avanti High SchoolHigh09-12167
Black Lake ElementaryElementaryKG-05382
Boston Harbor ElementaryElementaryPK-05178
Capital High SchoolHigh09-121,322
Centennial ElementaryElementaryPK-05434
East Olympia ElementaryElementaryPK-05579
Garfield Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05314
Griffin SchoolElementaryPK-08585
Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle06-08462
Julia Butler Hansen ElementaryElementaryPK-05412
Leland P Brown ElementaryElementaryKG-05328
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05300
Littlerock Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05343
Madison Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05203
McKenny ElementaryElementaryPK-05322
McLane Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05407
Olympia High SchoolHigh09-121,901
Olympia Regional Learning AcademyCombinedKG-12345
Pioneer Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05384
Reeves Middle SchoolMiddle06-08394
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05340
Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolMiddle06-08469
TouchstoneHigh06-122
Wa He Lut Indian SchoolElementaryKG-08131
Washington Middle SchoolMiddle06-08702

About Olympia

Across Olympia, Washington, 25 public schools instructs about 11,406 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 16 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 3%: 11,761 students in SY 2017-18 versus 11,406 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Olympia lost 1 school, going from 26 to 25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 69% to 59%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Olympia discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Olympia?
Olympia, Washington has 25 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,406 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Olympia?
Olympia has 16 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Olympia?
Olympia High School is the largest public school in Olympia by enrollment, with approximately 1,901 students.
What school districts serve Olympia?
Olympia is served by 4 public school districts, including Olympia School District, Tumwater School District, Griffin School District, Wa He Lut Indian School.
What grade levels do public schools in Olympia cover?
Public schools in Olympia serve students from pre-K through grade 12.