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Best Schools in 98226, WA
98226, WA has 37 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 20 elementary) serving 15,372 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 98226 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98226, WA
The top high schools in 98226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bellingham High School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1218 Students
2. Ferndale High School
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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
3. Meridian High School
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Meridian School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
4. Squalicum High School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
5. Mount Baker Senior High
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Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
6. Intergenerational High School
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Intergenerational High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
7. Lummi High School
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Lummi High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
8. Whatcom Co Detention Center
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Northwest Educational Service District 189 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 5 Students
9. Visions (seamar Youth Center)
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98226, WA
The top middle schools in 98226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kulshan Middle School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
2. Whatcom Middle School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Meridian Middle School
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Meridian School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
4. Vista Middle School
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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
5. Horizon Middle School
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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
6. Shuksan Middle School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
7. Mount Baker Junior High
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Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98226, WA
The top elementary schools in 98226, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Silver Beach Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
2. Sunnyland Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
3. Parkview Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
4. Meridian Parent Partnership Program
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Meridian School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
5. Northern Heights Elementary Schl
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
6. Beach Elem
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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 43 Students
7. Harmony Elementary
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Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 309 Students
8. Central Elementary
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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
9. Skyline Elementary School
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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
10. Irene Reither Elementary School
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Meridian School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98226, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98226, WA has a total population of 46,771 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98226, 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 98226, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98226, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98226, 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 98226, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98226, WA
How many schools are in 98226, WA?
98226, WA has 37 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 15,372 students in total.
How do schools in 98226 perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in 98226 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 98226 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98226?
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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- Projected: 44%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations