District guide
North Thurston Public Schools public schools
Parent-focused district context for Thurston County, WA: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What North Thurston Public Schools tells you before choosing a home
North Thurston Public Schools is listed with 24 public schools and 15,119 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 14 primary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
24 district schools are associated with Thurston County in the current file, about 29% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
14
7,012 reported students
5
3,298 reported students
4
4,442 reported students
1
367 reported students
Parent checks for North Thurston Public Schools
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in North Thurston Public Schools
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Lacey | 1,476 | Profile |
| North Thurston High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Lacey | 1,440 | Profile |
| Timberline High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Lacey | 1,404 | Profile |
| Nisqually Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Lacey | 831 | Listed only |
| Chinook Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Lacey | 788 | Listed only |
| Meadows Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Lacey | 759 | Listed only |
| Salish Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Lacey | 735 | Listed only |
| Pleasant Glade Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Lacey | 644 | Listed only |
| Komachin Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Lacey | 643 | Listed only |
| Mountain View Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Lacey | 625 | Listed only |
| Olympic View Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Lacey | 612 | Listed only |
| South Bay Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Lacey | 588 | Listed only |
| Lydia Hawk Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Lacey | 500 | Listed only |
| Lakes Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Lacey | 487 | Listed only |
| Chambers Prairie Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Lacey | 482 | Listed only |
| Seven Oaks Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Lacey | 480 | Listed only |
| Evergreen Forest Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Lacey | 474 | Listed only |
| Horizons Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Lacey | 468 | Listed only |
| Woodland Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Lacey | 436 | Listed only |
| Lacey Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Lacey | 382 | Listed only |
| Summit VIrtual Academy Alternative | Other | KG–12 | Lacey | 367 | Listed only |
| Aspire Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Lacey | 301 | Listed only |
| Envision Career Academy Alternative | High | 9–12 | Lacey | 122 | Listed only |
| Ignite Family Academy Alternative | Primary | KG–8 | Lacey | 75 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
North Thurston Public Schools FAQ
What schools are included for North Thurston Public Schools?
North Thurston Public Schools includes 24 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 14 primary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 other schools.
Does this North Thurston Public Schools page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with North Thurston Public Schools or local assignment tools.
Is North Thurston Public Schools ranked as the best district in Thurston County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many North Thurston Public Schools schools have detailed profiles?
3 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in North Thurston Public Schools?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.