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Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Photo - Form drawing strengthens eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness - and is beautiful.

Best Whatcom County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private preschools serving 4,683 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Whatcom County, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Lynden Christian Schools: Administration, and Ebenezer Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
53% of private preschools in Whatcom County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Whatcom County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School Photo - Assumption Catholic School Welcomes YOU!
(Catholic)
(3)
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bellingham Christian School
(Christian)
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
Ebenezer Christian School
(Christian)
9390 Guide Meridian Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2632
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The Franklin Academy
(Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 student Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 student
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
Montessori School
2377 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Alternative School
100 Pine Street Ste. 103
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
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Blue Heron Montessori School
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
Catch The Son Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2600 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-1277
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
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!
Montessori School
2117 Walnut St.
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
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students Tuition listed
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus Photo - Preschool Classroom 1
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Photo - Form drawing strengthens eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness - and is beautiful.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Whatcom County, Washington

Whatcom County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5950 Portal Way
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
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Whatcom County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,683 Students
79,710 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
384 Teachers
6,049 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,167
$13,504
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,250
$7,359
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
28 Students
628 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
199 Students
5,979 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
3,919 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
55 Students
2,471 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
3,002 Students
35,780 Students
% White Students
64%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
434 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
1,281 Students
29,266 Students
% of Others Students
27%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Whatcom County, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Lynden Christian Schools: Administration, and Ebenezer Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Whatcom County?
17 private preschools are located in Whatcom County.
How diverse are private preschools in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County private preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Whatcom County?
53% of private preschools in Whatcom County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Whatcom County are often viewed compared to one another?

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