Olympia School District, Washington

Olympia School District is a unified school district in Thurston County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 71,329 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 77 sq mi (199 km²) of land.

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Olympia School District in Washington
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
71,329 ± 1,869
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Thurston County
Land area
77 sq mi (199 km²)
Median household income
$95,563 ± $4,689
Median home value
$525,800 ± $18,761
Water area
16.4 sq mi (42.6 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5306180
Coordinates (central point)
47.067656, -122.982505

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 Olympia School District, largest first

  1. Olympia (city)55,951 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. Griffin School District3.0 mi northwest
  2. Tumwater School District7.6 mi south
  3. North Thurston Public Schools9.7 mi east
  4. Pioneer School District13 mi north
  5. McCleary School District13 mi west
  6. Elma School District18 mi west

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

Before using this answer for enrollment

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 Olympia School District before you rely on it.

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