For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,261 students in 98226, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98226, WA are Silver Beach Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98226 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98226, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98226, WA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Academy St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Northern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Magrath Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Yew St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Irene Reither Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Cordata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: PK | 25 students Minority enrollment: 28%
98226, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 26%
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 24%
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Gr: PK-6
Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 98226, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98226, WA include Silver Beach Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98226?
6 public preschools are located in 98226.
What is the racial composition of students in 98226?
98226 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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