For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 69 students in Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Bellingham, WA is Intergenerational High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellingham, WA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Bellingham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bellingham, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Bellingham, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Gr: PK | 67 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Community Transitions 18-21 High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
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
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Home Port Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
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
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 9%
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 charter schools in Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bellingham, WA include Intergenerational High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Bellingham?
1 public charter schools are located in Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellingham?
Bellingham public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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