Rochester School District, Washington

Rochester School District is a unified school district in Thurston County and Lewis County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 15,860 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 106 sq mi (274 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
15,860 ± 1,579
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Thurston County81% of the district’s landLewis County19% of the district’s land
Land area
106 sq mi (274 km²)
Median household income
$99,661 ± $10,589
Median home value
$451,500 ± $20,675
Water area
0.9 sq mi (2.34 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5307470
Coordinates (central point)
46.818658, -123.101926

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 Rochester School District, largest first

  1. Rochester (CDP)5,834 people
  2. Grand Mound (CDP)3,287 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. Centralia School District9.9 mi southeast
  2. Oakville School District11 mi west
  3. Tumwater School District11 mi northeast
  4. Tenino School District15 mi east
  5. Elma School District16 mi northwest
  6. Pe Ell School District20 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Rochester 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 Rochester School District before you rely on it.

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