Thurston County has a variety of educational opportunities available to the students and adults of the community. These include both private and public primary, secondary, and higher education institutions. A number of these offer programs outside regular school hours, providing greater accessibility to working adults and students so that they may meet their educational goals.

There are eight school districts providing primary and secondary education to most of Thurston County’s students. School districts in Thurston County provide a wide variety of services and opportunities for students, including the Head Start program for preschoolers, advanced placement courses for high school students, and numerous community-based learning experiences for all ages.

In total, 68 schools are located in Thurston County (3 colleges, 12 high schools, 13 middle schools, and 40 elementary schools. While most of these schools are comprehensive and offer a full range of academic and activity programs, non-traditional schools are also available.

Private schools in Thurston County serve approximately 2,000 students. Many of the students enrolled in private schools are in elementary and middle schools.

For a complete listing of school districts, private schools are higher education institutes, click one of the links below:

School Districts

Schools - Private & Other

Colleges & Universities