For the 2024 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 13,587 students in Bellingham, WA (there are 15 private schools, serving 1,761 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Bellingham, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Bellingham, WA are Sehome High School, Columbia Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellingham, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in Bellingham have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bellingham, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sehome High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2508 Utter St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6413
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6413
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
935 14th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6430
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Bellingham High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Grades: 8-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #55.
Meridian High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Fairhaven Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Whatcom Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 Halleck St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6460
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #88.
Silver Beach Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4101 Academy St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #99.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1041 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6420
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Wade King Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2155 Yew Street Rd
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1111.
Squalicum High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #1212.
Sunnyland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 James St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6446
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6446
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3030 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6433
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6433
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1414.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5060 Sand Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-2050
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-2050
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
Rank: #1515.
Kulshan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Kenoyer Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1616.
Geneva Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Geneva St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1717.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #1818.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1919.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Grades: K-12
| 418 students
Rank: #2020.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Yew St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2121.
Carl Cozier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Lincoln St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2222.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #2323.
Irene Reither Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #2424.
Northern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Magrath Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #2525.
Shuksan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2717 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6454
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #2626.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6446
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6446
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #2727.
Cordata Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2828.
Alderwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Hollywood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6404
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6404
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellingham Re-engagement Program
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Impact Re-engagement
Alternative School
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Bellingham, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Grades: PK
| 67 students
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Community Transitions 18-21 High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Discovery Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
Home Port Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Martin Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Bellingham, WA include Sehome High School, Columbia Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bellingham, WA?
35 public schools are located in Bellingham, WA.
What percentage of students in Bellingham, WA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Bellingham, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bellingham, WA?
Bellingham, WA public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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