Best Public Schools in Bellingham, WA


Summary:

The city of Bellingham, Washington is home to 35 schools across 7 school districts, serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape, with standout schools as well as areas for improvement within the local school system.

The top-performing high schools in the Bellingham School District are Bellingham High School and Sehome High School, which rank among the best in the state. The top middle schools are Kulshan Middle School and Fairhaven Middle School. At the elementary level, Silver Beach Elementary and Columbia Elementary stand out as the top performers.

However, the data also reveals an achievement gap within the Bellingham School District, with some schools like Cordata Elementary and Shuksan Middle School performing significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the alternative and re-engagement schools, such as Options High School, face challenges with lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. The Lummi Elementary and Lummi High School, which serve a 100% Native American student population, and the Intergenerational High School, a public charter school, also stand out with their unique demographics and funding structures.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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