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North Thurston Public Schools, Washington

North Thurston Public Schools is a unified school district in Thurston County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 114,238 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 71.9 sq mi (186 km²) of land.

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North Thurston Public Schools in Washington
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
114,238 ± 1,961
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Thurston County
Land area
71.9 sq mi (186 km²)
Median household income
$95,363 ± $3,085
Median home value
$471,100 ± $6,612
Water area
15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5305850
Coordinates (central point)
47.069182, -122.776012
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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 North Thurston Public Schools, largest first

  1. Lacey (city)57,737 people
  2. Tanglewilde (CDP)6,314 people
  3. Nisqually Indian Community (CDP)628 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. Steilacoom Historical School District6.1 mi northeast
  2. Clover Park School District9.4 mi east
  3. Olympia School District9.7 mi west
  4. Tumwater School District12 mi southwest
  5. Pioneer School District15 mi northwest
  6. Peninsula School District16 mi north
  7. Yelm Community Schools19 mi southeast

These share a boundary with North Thurston Public Schools. 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 North Thurston Public Schools before you rely on it.

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