Contact - Private Schools in Thurston County, WA

1. Olympia Christian School

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Olympia Christian School (OCS) & Early Learning Center in Olympia in Thurston County provides loving childcare for ages 1 month through to 5 years of age. The school also teaches kindergarten through to 10th grade. We provide great teachers, classes and extra-curricular activities. Approximately 85% of our graduates go on to college.

We are accredited by the State of Washington & Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and are also a member of Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS). Our teachers are all certified by Washington State and have a denominational certification through the North American Division Department of Education.

Since 1922, Olympia Christian School has been committed to the education of the whole child. Established on the belief that to be Christian is to do everything with excellence, we place a premium on academic quality. We also aim to instill in our students a desire to dedicate their scholarly skills to a higher purpose—making the world a better place.

Leadership skills are integrated into our school’s curriculum and culture. This provides students with practical character and life skills relevant for today’s 21st century challenges.

- Childcare programs (Early Learning Center): For ages 1 month through to 5 years

- Kindergarten - 2nd Grade program

- Grades 3 - 5 program

- Grades 6 - 8 program

- Grades 9 - 10 program

- Music program

- Extra-curricular activities

* For students K-8: OCS offers a standard course load of Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Computer, Physical Education, and Music.

* Class sizes vary between 8-20 students depending on the class. We average about 10 students per teacher.

2. Holy Family School, Lacey

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Holy Family School is a private Catholic school in Lacey, Thurston County, WA. We offer high-quality education programs for children and teenagers from preschool through to 8th Grade. Holy Family School provides the highest quality academic and spiritual education rooted in the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.

With an emphasis on integrating Catholic values throughout our school's program, Holy Family is known for its outstanding student body, skilled staff, and community approach.

We offer a safe, stimulating learning environment to all students. Our learning expectations are aligned with both the Archdiocese of Seattle as well as the State of Washington's EALR's (Essential Academic Learning Requirements). Our curriculum includes formal instruction in religion, math, spelling, English, reading, history, physical education, technology, and science. We also offer excellent after school opportunities in music.

Holy Family School is recognized by the State of Washington as an approved private school and we are fully accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). All of our core classroom teachers are licensed through the State of Washington.

- Preschool
- Pre-kindergarten / Kindergarten
- Elementary School
- Middle School

Subjects include: Math, science, social studies, language arts, P.E., art, etc.