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Best Schools in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Columbia, Bellingham, WA has 9 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,026 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Columbia exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
The top high schools in Columbia, 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
Best Middle Schools in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
The top middle schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whatcom Middle School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. Shuksan Middle School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
The top elementary schools in Columbia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkview Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
2. Columbia Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
3. Birchwood Elementary School
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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
4. The Franklin Academy
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The Franklin Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 263 Students
5. St Paul's Academy
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St Paul's Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 336 Students
6. Gardenview Montessori
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Gardenview Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 31 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia, Bellingham, WA has a total population of 4,206 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia, Bellingham, 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 Columbia, Bellingham, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia, Bellingham, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia, Bellingham, 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 Columbia, Bellingham, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
How many schools are in Columbia, Bellingham, WA?
Columbia, Bellingham, WA has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,026 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Columbia score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Columbia exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia?
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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