For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,017 students in 98226, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 439 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 98226, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98226, WA are Silver Beach Elementary School, Meridian Parent Partnership Program and Squalicum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98226 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98226, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98226, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4101 Academy St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Squalicum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Magrath Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Meridian High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Intergenerational High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Yew St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #88.
Harmony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5060 Sand Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-2050
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-2050
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
Rank: #99.
Irene Reither Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #1010.
Cordata Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lummi Elementary School
Magnet School
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Grades: K-8
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lummi High School
Magnet School
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: PK
| 14 students
98226, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98226, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98226, WA include Silver Beach Elementary School, Meridian Parent Partnership Program and Squalicum High School.
How many public schools are located in 98226?
13 public schools are located in 98226.
What percentage of students in 98226 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 98226 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98226?
98226 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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