Government

North Thurston Public Schools


  • About Us

    Welcome to North Thurston Public Schools! We began in 1953 as a small rural district and have continued to grow — currently the 23rd largest district in the State of Washington! Our student population is the most ethnically diverse in the South Sound and covers 74 square miles, serving Lacey and northeast Thurston County.

    With over 14,000 students & 2,000 employees, we serve the community with:

    • 13 Elementary Schools (Pre-K through 5th grade)
    • 4 Middle Schools, including (6th through 8th grade)
    • 3 Comprehensive High Schools (9th through 12th grade)
    • 4 Choice schools (a virtual school, a home-based instruction support school, a performing arts middle school, and a CTE-centered high school)

    Learn more!

    Welcome to North Thurston Public Schools! We began in 1953 as a small rural district and have continued to grow — currently the 23rd largest district in the State of Washington! Our student population is the most ethnically diverse in the South Sound and covers 74 square miles, serving Lacey and northeast Thurston County.

    With over 14,000 students & 2,000 employees, we serve the community with:

    • 13 Elementary Schools (Pre-K through 5th grade)
    • 4 Middle Schools, including (6th through 8th grade)
    • 3 Comprehensive High Schools (9th through 12th grade)
    • 4 Choice schools (a virtual school, a home-based instruction support school, a performing arts middle school, and a CTE-centered high school)

    Learn more!

    Cause Areas Include

    • Children & Youth
    • Education

    Location

    • 305 College St NE, Lacey, WA 98516, USA
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