Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Whatcom Academy
About the School
- Whatcom Academy is a newly-founded, non-faith-based private school, located in northwest Bellingham.
- The school's mission is to provide a high-quality education for ALL children at a more affordable cost than most private schools in the local area.
- This new school is still growing in numbers and has a current teacher-student ratio of 4:1.
- Whatcom Academy is open to ALL children in grades Preschool-Grade 5.
- Students are safely cared for, nurtured and challenged to reach their highest academic and social potential.
- Children are taught the value of perseverance, hard work, kindness and respect.
- Small class sizes allow for each student to receive ongoing one-on-one and small group interventions throughout the day, to assure that they receive just what they need to continue to make steady learning progress.
- ALL children are challenged daily to work up to their fullest academic, social and emotional potential.
- The low tuition fees allow ALL families equal access to an excellent education.
- Whatcom Academy has an ongoing open enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Whatcom Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2024
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
5 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Janis Cornelsen
School Notes
- Preschool to open in fall of 2026; full day and half day options available Whatcom Academy is very newly-founded and still in its early growing years. PLEASE COME GROW WITH US!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Whatcom Academy cost?
Whatcom Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Whatcom Academy?
The acceptance rate of Whatcom Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
When is the application deadline for Whatcom Academy?
The application deadline for Whatcom Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Whatcom Academy is Explorations Academy (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus (3.0 miles away)
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Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
2377 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
2826 Birchwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 students
Christian
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
Seventh Day Adventist
107 Enchanted Forest Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-6683
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
2377 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
2826 Birchwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
2377 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Distance: 5.4 mi
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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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5275 Northwest Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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The average acceptance rate in Bellingham, WA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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