Best 98225 Washington Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,067 students in 98225, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98225, WA are Fairhaven Middle School, Whatcom Middle School and Bellingham Family Partnership Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98225 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98225, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98225, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairhaven Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Whatcom Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Halleck St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Gr: K-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Shuksan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98225 Washington

98225, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Gr: PK | 67 students Minority enrollment: 16%
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Gr: 9-12
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Discovery Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Martin Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98225, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98225, WA include Fairhaven Middle School, Whatcom Middle School and Bellingham Family Partnership Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 98225?
6 public middle schools are located in 98225.
What is the racial composition of students in 98225?
98225 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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