Olympia School District
School District · Olympia, Washington
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,220
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,220
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Evaluating Olympia School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Olympia School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pioneer Elementary School
Olympia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Centennial Elementary
Olympia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mckenny Elementary
Olympia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#76 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,220
$504 vs Washington median
District size
9,556 students
Much larger than Washington median
The short answer
Olympia School District ranks #76 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Olympia School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pioneer Elementary School (8.2/10), Centennial Elementary (8.0/10), and Mckenny Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Olympia School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Olympia School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Olympia School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Centennial Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mckenny Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Jefferson Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Avanti High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Capital High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Reeves Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Thurgood Marshall Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Mclane Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Olympia School District
Olympia School District is a Olympia, Washington school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 9,556 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $17,220 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Olympia School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pioneer Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Olympia School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.7% and ELA proficiency of 70.8%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Olympia School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Olympia School District with test data.
Schools in Olympia School District
20 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Olympia
- Total Enrollment
- 9,556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 531
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Olympia School District?
Olympia School District has 20 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Olympia School District?
The average composite rating for Olympia School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Olympia School District?
Olympia School District spends $17,220 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Olympia School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Olympia School District is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Olympia School District?
Pioneer Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Olympia School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Olympia School District?
Across schools in Olympia School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Olympia School District compare to other districts in Washington?
Olympia School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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