Public schools in Lacey, WA
24 open public schools with an address in Lacey, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,167
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
4 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Lacey public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Lacey, WA: 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,167 students, an average of 632 per school. The largest campus is River Ridge High School (1,547 students), and the largest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary (776).
Every listed school belongs to North Thurston Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lacey
Elementary schools in Lacey
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Prairie Elementary School North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 490 | 14.7:1 | |
| Evergreen Forest Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 442 | 15.7:1 | |
| Horizons Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 580 | 17.9:1 | |
| Ignite Family Academy North Thurston Public Schools · Alternative School | KG–08 | 100 | 25:1 | |
| Lacey Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 368 | 13.5:1 | |
| Lakes Elementary School North Thurston Public Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 495 | 17.1:1 | |
| Lydia Hawk Elementary North Thurston Public Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 496 | 13.5:1 | |
| Meadows Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 765 | 16.9:1 | |
| Mountain View Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 776 | 16:1 | |
| Olympic View Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 552 | 14.8:1 | |
| Pleasant Glade Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 559 | 15.7:1 | |
| Seven Oaks Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 428 | 15.5:1 | |
| South Bay Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 595 | 17:1 | |
| Woodland Elementary North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 458 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Lacey
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Performing Arts Academy North Thurston Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 323 | 22.7:1 | |
| Chinook Middle School North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 746 | 19.6:1 | |
| Komachin Middle School North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 640 | 18.8:1 | |
| Nisqually Middle School North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 789 | 18.1:1 | |
| Salish Middle School North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 745 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Lacey
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision Career Academy North Thurston Public Schools · Magnet · Alternative School | 09–12 | 139 | 17:1 | |
| North Thurston High School North Thurston Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,378 | 21.5:1 | |
| River Ridge High School North Thurston Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,547 | 20.1:1 | |
| Timberline High School North Thurston Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,401 | 21.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lacey
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit VIrtual Academy North Thurston Public Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 355 | 19.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.7%
- Hispanic24.8%
- Black5.4%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.4%
- Multiracial15.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Lacey schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,167 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lacey
How many public schools are in Lacey, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Lacey: 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 15,167 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lacey?
All listed public schools with an address in Lacey belong to North Thurston Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lacey?
River Ridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lacey, with 1,547 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lacey?
No school with an address in Lacey is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lacey schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lacey public schools is 17.1:1, similar to the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lacey guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities