Washington›Whatcom County›Bellingham
Best Schools in Bellingham, Washington
Compare 33 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
33
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
12,539
Total Students
Across Bellingham
16.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
33 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score60%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)5 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,273 students at Squalicum High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Sehome High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
5.4
Rating
Students
1,116
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
0%
Silver Beach Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4101 Academy St, Bellingham, WA 98226
5.2
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bellingham High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2020 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
4.7
Rating
Students
1,165
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
0%
Columbia Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2508 Utter St, Bellingham, WA 98225
4.4
Rating
Students
187
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Squalicum High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3773 E Mcleod Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
4.3
Rating
Students
1,273
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
0%
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
publicmiddleK-8
240 W Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
4.2
Rating
Students
208
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lowell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
914 15Th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
4.2
Rating
Students
338
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fairhaven Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
110 Park Ridge Rd, Bellingham, WA 98225
4.1
Rating
Students
588
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wade King Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2155 Yew Street Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229
4.1
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kulshan Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1250 Kenoyer Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
4.1
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Meridian High School
publichighGrade 9-12
194 W Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
3.8
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
0%
Geneva Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1401 Geneva St, Bellingham, WA 98229
3.8
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carl Cozier Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1330 Lincoln St, Bellingham, WA 98229
3.7
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Parkview Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3030 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3.7
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sunnyland Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2800 James St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3.6
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Options High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2015 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3.5
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whatcom Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
810 Halleck St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3.5
Rating
Students
637
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
0%
Happy Valley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1041 24Th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3.4
Rating
Students
455
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
publichighK-12
1409 18Th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3.3
Rating
Students
258
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
publicelementaryPK-5
4000 Magrath Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
3.2
Rating
Students
396
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Bellingham
Bellingham, Washington is home to 33 schools serving over 12,539 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bellingham, Washington?
There are 33 schools in Bellingham, serving 12,539 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Bellingham?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Bellingham include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Bellingham?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Bellingham is 16.9:1.