Top 10 Best 98225 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,426 students in 98225, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98225, WA are Columbia Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School and Fairhaven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98225 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98225, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98225, WA Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2508 Utter St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6413
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
935 14th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6430
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Fairhaven Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Whatcom Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
810 Halleck St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1041 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 James St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6446
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #77.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3030 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6433
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #99.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Grades: K-12
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Shuksan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #1111.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6446
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1212.
Alderwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Hollywood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6404
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98225 Washington

98225, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Grades: PK
| 67 students
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2036 Ellis St
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
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Martin Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98225, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98225, WA include Columbia Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School and Fairhaven Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98225, WA?
12 public elementary schools are located in 98225, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in 98225, WA?
98225, WA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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