For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,680 students in 98229, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98229, WA are Kulshan Middle School, Wade King Elementary School and Geneva Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98229 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98229, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98229, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kulshan Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Kenoyer Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wade King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2155 Yew Street Rd
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Geneva Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Geneva St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Carl Cozier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Lincoln St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98229, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98229, WA include Kulshan Middle School, Wade King Elementary School and Geneva Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98229?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98229.
What is the racial composition of students in 98229?
98229 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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