For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 860 students in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Birchwood are Shuksan Middle School and Birchwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shuksan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2717 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6454
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6466
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA include Shuksan Middle School and Birchwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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