Top 5 Best 98225 Washington Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,060 students in 98225, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98225, WA are Fairhaven Middle School, Bellingham Family Partnership Program and Whatcom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98225 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98225, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98225, WA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairhaven Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Grades: K-12
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Whatcom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 Halleck St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Shuksan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 Alderwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whatcom Co Detention Center
Magnet School
311 Grand Ave 6th Fl
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6707
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98225 Washington

98225, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Grades: PK
| 67 students
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Discovery Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Martin Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98225, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98225, WA include Fairhaven Middle School, Bellingham Family Partnership Program and Whatcom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98225?
6 public middle schools are located in 98225.
What is the racial composition of students in 98225?
98225 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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