For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,642 students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Barkley are Squalicum High School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Visions (Seamar Youth Center). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Squalicum High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,241 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA include Squalicum High School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Visions (Seamar Youth Center).
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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