Top 5 Best 98226 Washington Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,261 students in 98226, WA.
The top ranked public preschools in 98226, WA are Silver Beach Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 98226 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98226, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98226, WA Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Beach Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4101 Academy St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 Magrath Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Yew St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Irene Reither Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #55.
Cordata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: PK
| 25 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98226 Washington

98226, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
5275 Northwest Rd
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
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 98226, WA?
The top ranked public preschools in 98226, WA include Silver Beach Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98226?
6 public preschools are located in 98226.
What is the racial composition of students in 98226?
98226 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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