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Best Schools in 98225, WA
98225, WA has 33 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 17 elementary) serving 10,640 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 98225 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98225, WA
The top high schools in 98225, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sehome High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1163 Students
2. Bellingham High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1218 Students
3. Squalicum High School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
4. Blaine Re-engagement
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Blaine School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 13 Students
5. Meridian Impact Re-engagement
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Projected Test Scores
Meridian School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
6. Lummi High School
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Lummi High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
7. Whatcom Co Detention Center
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Northwest Educational Service District 189 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 5 Students
8. Bellingham Re-engagement Program
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
9. Options High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98225, WA
The top middle schools in 98225, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhaven Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
2. Whatcom Middle School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Shuksan Middle School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98225, WA
The top elementary schools in 98225, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
2. Wade King Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
3. Sunnyland Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
4. Parkview Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
5. Columbia Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
6. Happy Valley Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
7. Carl Cozier Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
8. Birchwood Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
9. Alderwood Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
10. The Franklin Academy
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The Franklin Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 263 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98225, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98225, WA has a total population of 49,266 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98225, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 98225, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
47.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98225, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98225, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 98225, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98225, WA
How many schools are in 98225, WA?
98225, WA has 33 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 10,640 students in total.
How do schools in 98225 perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in 98225 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 98225 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98225?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations