For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 69 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top ranked public charter school in Whatcom County, WA is Intergenerational High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whatcom County, WA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Whatcom County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Whatcom County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Whatcom County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6437
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Alternative Education At Nooksack Valley High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3326 East Badger Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-2641
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-2641
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1306 Dupont Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
770 Mitchell Ave
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 966-0106
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 966-0106
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Community Transitions 18-21 High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2036 Ellis St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-5092
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
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-6235
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
Ferndale Family Connections (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
Home Port Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
707 Astor St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2627
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Martin Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1306 Dupont St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-2787
Grades: 6-12
| 22 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
3326 East Badger Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-7058
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-7058
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Svi 1418 Re-engagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2120 South Jackson Street
Deming, WA 98244
(206) 934-4950
Deming, WA 98244
(206) 934-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
960 East Hemmi Rd
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 398-8018
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 398-8018
Grades: 4-5
| 183 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
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Whatcom County, WA include Intergenerational High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Whatcom County?
1 public charter schools are located in Whatcom County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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