For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 362 students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Barkley is Northern Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA include Northern Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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