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Best Whatcom County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 4,902 students in Whatcom County, WA (there are , serving 27,692 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private schools in Whatcom County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 4,902
  • Average Tuition: $8,563
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Whatcom County, WA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 4,902
  • Average Tuition: $8,563
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Whatcom County, WA School Trends

Top Ranked Whatcom County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Assumption Catholic School Photo
Assumption Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
(3)
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Map of Bellingham Christian School
Bellingham Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
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Map of Ebenezer Christian School
Ebenezer Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Christian
9390 Guide Meridian Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2632
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Explorations Academy Photo
Explorations Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
(2)
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Map of The Franklin Academy
The Franklin Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
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Map of Lynden Christian School
Lynden Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
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Map of Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 students
Christian
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
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Map of Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori At Samish Woods
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
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Map of Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
2377 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
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Map of Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Gr: PK-12
Alternative School
100 Pine Street Ste. 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
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Map of Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
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Map of Blue Heron Montessori School
Blue Heron Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
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Map of Cascades Montessori Middle School
Cascades Montessori Middle School
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students
Montessori School
2710 Mckenzie Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
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Map of Catch The Son Preschool
Catch The Son Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2600 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-1277
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Map of Cedar Tree Montessori
Cedar Tree Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
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Map of Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
9088 Northwood Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5436
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Gardenview Montessori Photo
Gardenview Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2117 Walnut St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 527-9638
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Map of Hillcrest Kids
Hillcrest Kids
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
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Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus Photo
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
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Map of Trinity Classical School
Trinity Classical School
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
2826 Birchwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
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Whatcom County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Providence Christian School NW Photo
Providence Christian School NW
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
5950 Portal Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
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Map of St. Paul's Academy
St. Paul's Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (WA)
US
# Schools
22 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearWhatcom County Total Schools
202522
202422
202321
202219
202120
202022
201920
201823
201723
201624
201526
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# Students
4,902 Students
119,893 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025236172179
2024235170172
2023224163174
2022231157185
2021219157180
2020197151171
2019158152175
2018141150172
2017133151180
2016150148178
2015135144167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202514%31%34%
202414%29%34%
202315%32%33%
202213%29%33%
202112%28%32%
202012%27%32%
201917%27%31%
201817%26%31%
201716%30%32%
201616%29%32%
201516%28%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
411 Teachers
10,039 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202538%58%55%
202435%57%54%
202335%58%54%
202260%57%54%
202159%57%54%
202059%57%54%
201959%56%53%
201859%55%53%
201759%55%53%
201666%54%52%
201562%55%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025181615
2024181615
2023181615
2022161515
2021161515
2020161515
2019161515
2018171515
2017171515
2016161515
2015161515
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Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)
1273

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,563
$15,804

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025$8,613$15,533$15,012
2024$8,438$14,062$13,254
2023$7,767$13,102$12,626
2022$6,970$12,138$12,187
2021$6,970$11,838$11,800
2020$6,796$11,300$11,512
2019$6,699$10,936$11,293
2018$7,266$10,668$11,017
2017$7,235$10,030$10,708
2016$7,265$9,472$10,356
2015$7,998$9,211$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
33%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202533%29%34%
202428%28%34%
202328%27%34%
202233%27%33%
202133%26%33%
202033%27%32%
201933%27%31%
201828%26%30%
201726%25%30%
201617%23%29%
201515%23%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,167
$8,970

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
2025$3,167$8,921$7,073
2024$1,250$8,821$6,930
2023$1,250$6,927$6,469
2022$1,250$6,141$6,289
2021$1,250$6,073$6,055
2020$1,250$5,578$5,921
2019$1,250$5,841$5,795
2018$1,250$5,265$5,456
2017$1,250$5,049$5,319
2016$1,333$5,147$5,105
2015$1,333$4,878$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
91%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202589%82%81%
202488%85%85%
202388%85%85%
202292%85%85%
202192%85%85%
202093%85%85%
201993%84%85%
201894%84%85%
201793%84%85%
201693%82%85%
201591%81%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20250.520.640.65
20240.520.640.65
20230.500.640.65
20220.460.620.64
20210.460.630.64
20200.450.630.64
20190.490.610.63
20180.500.620.63
20170.510.610.61
20160.520.600.61
20150.510.600.61
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# American Indian Students
31 Students
1,228 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20201%2%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%2%2%
20171%2%1%
20162%2%1%
20151%2%1%
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# Asian Students
208 Students
9,040 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20254%8%5%
20244%8%5%
20235%8%5%
20224%7%4%
20214%7%4%
20204%7%4%
20194%6%4%
20184%6%4%
20174%6%4%
20164%6%4%
20154%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
145 Students
6,307 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%5%9%
20223%5%8%
20213%5%9%
20203%5%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20174%5%8%
20163%5%8%
20153%5%8%
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# Black Students
60 Students
3,815 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
3,179 Students
59,141 Students
% White Students
65%
50%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202564%50%52%
202464%50%52%
202367%51%52%
202271%53%54%
202171%53%54%
202071%53%54%
201968%55%56%
201868%55%56%
201766%56%58%
201664%56%58%
201566%57%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
651 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,297 Students
38,328 Students
% of Others Students
26%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWhatcom County AverageWashington (WA) AverageNational Average
202527%32%26%
202427%32%26%
202323%31%25%
202220%30%25%
202120%30%25%
202020%29%24%
201922%29%24%
201822%29%23%
201724%28%22%
201626%28%22%
201525%27%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Whatcom County, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Explorations Academy, and Bellingham Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Whatcom County?
22 private schools are located in Whatcom County.
How diverse are private schools in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Whatcom County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Whatcom County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whatcom County?
50% of private schools in Whatcom County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Whatcom County are often viewed compared to one another?

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