Top 5 Best 98226 Washington Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,183 students in 98226, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in 98226, WA are Meridian High School, Squalicum High School and Meridian Parent Partnership Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98226 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in 98226, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98226 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98226, WA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Squalicum High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lummi High School
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98226 Washington

98226, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
5275 Northwest Rd
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
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 98226, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in 98226, WA include Meridian High School, Squalicum High School and Meridian Parent Partnership Program.
How many public high schools are located in 98226, WA?
6 public high schools are located in 98226, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in 98226, WA?
98226, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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