Best Central Business District Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 497 students in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Bellingham, WA.
The top ranked public school in Central Business District is Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Business District, Bellingham, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Central Business District, Bellingham, WA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Bellingham, WA include Meridian High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Bellingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Central Business District, Bellingham public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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