Bellingham Christian School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 378 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Bellingham Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bellingham Christian School
Nursery	12
Pre-K	58
Kind	36
1	43
2	36
3	46
4	33
5	10
6	40
7	43
8	21

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Year Founded

1958

Student Body

Total Students

378 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Kellie Schmidt

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Choirs

School Notes

Bellingham Christian School, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, is a non-denominational Christian school serving Preschool through 8th-grade children and their Christian families. Your local Whatcom County Christian school serves students from a wide variety of area churches.
Bringing glory to God in all areas of the curriculum is the heartbeat of BCS.

Our mission is to serve children ofChristian familiesin Whatcom County, providing Christian education ofhigh academic qualitythat promotesauthentic Christian characteramong students who will impact the world for Christ!

Source: Verified school update

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Bellingham Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Assumption Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Bellingham Christian School offer?

Bellingham Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball and Soccer.

What is Bellingham Christian School's ranking?

Bellingham Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bellingham Christian School?

The application deadline for Bellingham Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Bellingham Christian School located?

Bellingham Christian School is located in the Barkley neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.

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The average private school tuition in Bellingham, WA is $9,617 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bellingham, WA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).