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 Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 606 students at Shuksan Middle School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Harmony Elementary
publicmiddleK-6
5060 Sand Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
2.9
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Shuksan Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2717 Alderwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2.8
Rating
Students
606
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roosevelt Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2900 Yew St, Bellingham, WA 98226
2.7
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Birchwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3200 Pinewood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2.6
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alderwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3400 Hollywood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2.6
Rating
Students
305
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
0%
Intergenerational High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98226
2.5
Rating
Students
107
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cordata Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4420 Aldrich Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
1.2
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
publichighGrade 9-12
1985 Barkley Blvd, Bellingham, WA 98226
0
Rating
Students
110
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Blaine Re-Engagement
publichighGrade 10-12
Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham, WA 98225
0
Rating
Students
14
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
publichighGrade 6-12
1603 E Illinois St, Bellingham, WA 98226
0
Rating
Students
11
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Meridian Special Programs
publicelementaryPK-PK
214 W Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
0
Rating
Students
26
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
publichighGrade 9-12
3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
0
Rating
Students
21
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whatcom Co Detention Center
publichighGrade 8-12
311 Grand Ave 6Th Fl, Bellingham, WA 98225
0
Rating
Students
4
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
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.