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Bethel School District, Washington

Bethel School District is a unified school district in Pierce County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 125,965 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 201 sq mi (520 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
125,965 ± 2,809
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Pierce County
Land area
201 sq mi (520 km²)
Median household income
$108,521 ± $3,291
Median home value
$475,000 ± $6,684
Water area
2.59 sq mi (6.72 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5300480
Coordinates (central point)
47.027584, -122.381060
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Bethel School District, largest first

  1. Graham (CDP)35,079 people
  2. Spanaway (CDP)34,019 people
  3. Frederickson (CDP)25,383 people
  4. Elk Plain (CDP)14,276 people
  5. McChord AFB (CDP)2,999 people
  6. South Creek (CDP)2,191 people
  7. Roy (city)735 people
  8. Kapowsin (CDP)466 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Franklin Pierce School District8.7 mi north
  2. Puyallup School District11 mi north
  3. Clover Park School District11 mi northwest
  4. Orting School District11 mi east
  5. Yelm Community Schools13 mi southwest
  6. Eatonville School District14 mi southeast
  7. Carbonado School District21 mi east

These share a boundary with Bethel School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Bethel School District before you rely on it.

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