For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 2,569 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Whatcom County, WA include Lynden Christian School, Lynden Christian Schools: Administration, and Explorations Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private high schools in Whatcom County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Whatcom County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
(Christian)
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 students
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
Whatcom County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Providence Christian School NW (Closed 2026)
(Christian)
5950 Portal Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Overview
This County (Whatcom County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
2,569 Students
55,331 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
29%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
208 Teachers
4,869 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
63%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)
1264
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,250
$17,416
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$9,142
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.61
# American Indian Students
15 Students
621 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
113 Students
4,170 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
2,314 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
37 Students
1,553 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,044 Students
30,343 Students
% White Students
79%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
237 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
306 Students
15,168 Students
% of Others Students
12%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private high schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Whatcom County, WA include Lynden Christian School, Lynden Christian Schools: Administration, and Explorations Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Whatcom County?
4 private high schools are located in Whatcom County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Whatcom County?
50% of private high schools in Whatcom County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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