Best Bellingham Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,182 students in Bellingham, WA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Bellingham, WA are Kulshan Middle School, Fairhaven Middle School and Whatcom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bellingham, WA public middle schools have an score of 47% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Bellingham have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bellingham, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Kulshan Middle School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
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Top 30%

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1250 Kenoyer Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886

Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Fairhaven Middle School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
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110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450

Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #33.

Whatcom Middle School

(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
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810 Halleck St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6460

Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #44.

Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Alternative School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
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240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324

Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #55.

Bellingham Family Partnership Program

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(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424

Gr: K-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #66.

Visions (Seamar Youth Center)

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871

Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #77.

Shuksan Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
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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

Lummi Nation Tribal School

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2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300

Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Rank: n/an/a

Whatcom Co Detention Center

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311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707

Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alderwood Early Childhood Center (Closed 2004)

3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437

Gr: PK | 67 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Bellingham Public School (Closed 2023)

1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400

Gr: 9-12

Community Transitions 18-21 High School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

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%

Home Port Learning Center (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627

Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Lummi Tribal School (Closed 2023)

2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147

Gr: K-8

Martin Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787

Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Meridian At Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2005)

194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076

Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Nooksack At Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2005)

5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641

Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 24%

North Bellingham Elementary School (Closed 2011)

5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554

Gr: PK-6

Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

5604 Mission Rd
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

Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bellingham, WA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Bellingham, WA include Kulshan Middle School, Fairhaven Middle School and Whatcom Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Bellingham?

9 public middle schools are located in Bellingham.

What is the racial composition of students in Bellingham?

Bellingham public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Bellingham are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bellingham include: Shuksan Middle School vs. Whatcom Middle School, Kulshan Middle School vs. Fairhaven Middle School, Fairhaven Middle School vs. Kulshan Middle School