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Best Schools in 98262, WA
98262, WA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,654 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 98262 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 98262, WA
The top high schools in 98262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sehome High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1163 Students
2. Ferndale High School
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Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
3. Lummi High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lummi High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
4. Whatcom Co Detention Center
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Projected Test Scores
Northwest Educational Service District 189 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in 98262, WA
The top middle schools in 98262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhaven Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
2. Orcas Island Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students
3. Vista Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 98262, WA
The top elementary schools in 98262, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
2. Orcas Island Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 133 Students
3. Beach Elem
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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 43 Students
4. Lummi Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lummi Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 98262, WA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
98262, WA has a total population of 934 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 98262, 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 98262, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
56.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 98262, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 98262, 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 98262, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 98262, WA
How many schools are in 98262, WA?
98262, WA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,654 students in total.
How do schools in 98262 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 98262 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 98262 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 98262?
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: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations