Centralia School District, Washington

Centralia School District is a unified school district in Lewis County and Thurston County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 25,669 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 143 sq mi (371 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
25,669 ± 1,023
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Lewis County86% of the district’s landThurston County14% of the district’s land
Land area
143 sq mi (371 km²)
Median household income
$62,998 ± $5,470
Median home value
$344,500 ± $13,444
Water area
1.26 sq mi (3.26 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5301140
Coordinates (central point)
46.731970, -122.934428

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 Centralia School District, largest first

  1. Centralia (city)18,830 people
  2. Fords Prairie (CDP)1,823 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. Chehalis School District7.3 mi southeast
  2. Adna School District8.8 mi southwest
  3. Tenino School District9.6 mi northeast
  4. Rochester School District9.9 mi northwest
  5. Pe Ell School District21 mi southwest

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

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