For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,265 students in 98225, WA (there are , serving 6,912 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 98225, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 98225, WA include Assumption Catholic School, The Franklin Academy, and Explorations Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
36% of private schools in 98225, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked 98225 Washington 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Franklin Academy
(Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Alternative School
100 Pine Street Ste. 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Gr: PK-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Blue Heron Montessori School
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
Cascades Montessori Middle School
Montessori School
2710 Mckenzie Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Gardenview Montessori ![Gardenview Montessori Photo - The children love to help make their playground beautiful!]( "Gardenview Montessori Photo - The children love to help make their playground beautiful!")
Montessori School
2117 Walnut St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 527-9638
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 527-9638
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students Tuition listed
Trinity Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
2826 Birchwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
98225, Washington 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul's Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 98225, WA?
The top-ranked private schools in 98225, WA include Assumption Catholic School, The Franklin Academy, and Explorations Academy.
How many private schools are located in 98225?
11 private schools are located in 98225.
How diverse are private schools in 98225?
98225 private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in 98225 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 98225 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 98225?
36% of private schools in 98225 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
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