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