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#144 of 381 private schools in WA

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Olympia Christian School

Elementary School

1215 ETHEL ST, Olympia, WA 98502

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#144 of 381

In Olympia

#2 of 7

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About Olympia Christian School

Olympia Christian School is a private elementary school in Olympia, WA. Olympia Christian School serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Olympia Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it comparesOn par with WA schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 40 students, Olympia Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Olympia Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Olympia Christian School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Olympia, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

This School

15.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

377

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 52.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 37.5% vs 0%

Black 7.5% vs 0%

Asian 2.5% vs 0%

Olympia Christian School Olympia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Olympia Christian School (this school)	—	40	10.5:1	6.7
Jefferson Middle School	0.6 mi	424	17:1	7.7
Thurgood Marshall Middle School	0.7 mi	484	18.6:1	6.5
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary	0.8 mi	428	14.3:1	6.2
Garfield Elementary School	1.0 mi	338	14.1:1	4.6
Leland P Brown Elementary	1.2 mi	315	15:1	6.0
McLane Elementary School	2.1 mi	410	15.2:1	6.5
Reeves Middle School	2.3 mi	389	18.5:1	6.6
Touchstone	2.5 mi	3	3:1	—
Roosevelt Elementary School	2.5 mi	396	15.2:1	7.3
Lincoln Elementary School	2.6 mi	282	16.6:1	5.8
Madison Elementary School	2.6 mi	200	15.4:1	5.4
Olympia Regional Learning Academy	3.6 mi	504	18.7:1	6.0
Pioneer Elementary School	3.8 mi	368	17.5:1	8.2
Washington Middle School	4.1 mi	741	20.6:1	6.4
Griffin School	4.1 mi	575	16.4:1	6.8
McKenny Elementary	4.7 mi	332	19.5:1	7.9
Black Lake Elementary	4.7 mi	397	16.5:1	6.5
Centennial Elementary	5.0 mi	450	17.3:1	8.0
Boston Harbor Elementary	6.0 mi	169	18.8:1	6.4
East Olympia Elementary	8.3 mi	613	19.2:1	6.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 58%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.8 / 10

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Enrollment 40

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 52.5%

Hispanic 37.5%

Black 7.5%

Asian 2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1215 ETHEL ST, Olympia, WA 98502

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Olympia Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Michael T Simmons Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Tumwater), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Roosevelt Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, McLane Elementary School (rated 6.5/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Olympia, see our Olympia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Capital High School Olympia	0.4 mi	1,326	6.8
Jefferson Middle School Olympia	0.6 mi	424	7.7
Thurgood Marshall Middle School Olympia	0.7 mi	484	6.5
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary Olympia	0.8 mi	428	6.2
Leland P Brown Elementary Olympia	1.2 mi	315	6.0
EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Olympia	1.4 mi	201	5.8
Garfield Elementary School Olympia	1.0 mi	338	4.6
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E Tumwater	2.7 mi	15	—
McLane Elementary School Olympia	2.1 mi	410	6.5
Tumwater Hill Elementary Tumwater	2.9 mi	380	5.2
Lincoln Elementary School Olympia	2.6 mi	282	5.8
Reeves Middle School Olympia	2.3 mi	389	6.6
Touchstone Olympia	2.5 mi	3	—
Avanti High School Olympia	2.6 mi	169	7.2
Roosevelt Elementary School Olympia	2.5 mi	396	7.3
Madison Elementary School Olympia	2.6 mi	200	5.4
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Olympia	2.7 mi	237	6.5
Michael T Simmons Elementary Tumwater	3.7 mi	442	7.6
ESD 113 Consortium Reengagement Program Tumwater	4.4 mi	344	6.9
Tumwater Middle School Tumwater	4.5 mi	633	6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98502 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,154

Median Home Value

$496,500

Median Rent

$1,569/mo

Population

35,043

College Educated

51.7%

Homeownership

56.6%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Median Age

38.8

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MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT SPRING VALLEY Federal Way, WA	40	6.8
CYPRESS ADVENTIST SCHOOL Lynnwood, WA	36	6.6
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF YAKIMA Yakima, WA	52	6.6
Mill A Elementary School Cook, WA	46	6.6
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Seattle, WA	53	6.9
SKY VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Monroe, WA	35	6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Olympia Christian School

What grades does Olympia Christian School serve?

Olympia Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Olympia Christian School?

Olympia Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympia Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olympia Christian School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Olympia Christian School rank in WA?

Olympia Christian School ranks #144 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Olympia Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olympia Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Olympia Christian School a private school?

Yes, Olympia Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Olympia Christian School a religious school?

Olympia Christian School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 18 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 40 Some Transit
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 40
Gender Split: 35% M / 65% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 4
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Thurston County
Phone: (360) 352-1831

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