Assumption Catholic School

2116 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98225-0982
Tel: (360)733-6133
Grades: K - 9 | 327 students
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Assumption Catholic School enhances academic excellence in order to inspire students to reach their fullest potential. The parents are the primary educators of their children. Assumption Catholic School teachers work in partnership with parents to provide a caring atmosphere that prepares students for lives of service and respect for one another, their families, their school, their church, their community, and the global community. Teachers, along with the school community, foster personal and social development within a secure environment that promotes self-discipline and peaceful process. Based on Catholic values, teachers and parents work together to offer learning that will develop skills necessary to make decisions regarding spiritual relationship with God, respect for life, fostering of diversity, and life-long health and sense of well-being.

School Overview:
Assumption Catholic School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1913
Student Body
Total Students 327 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 36% (WA School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Active parish families are eligible for a subsidized tution rate.
Admissions Director Jennifer Rick
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Assumption Catholic School students score significantly above local and state averages on standardized testing.
  • Because of an increased emphasis on homework and the partnership with parents, Catholic school students develop more effective academic skills.
  • Catholic Schools have an excellent success rate in educating minority students.

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Nearby Schools:

Assumption Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
Explorations Academy
Gr. 8-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Home Port Learning Center
Gr. 8-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Cedar Tree Montessori
Gr. 2-7 | 0.5 mi. away
Bellingham Cooperative School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0.5 mi. away
St. Paul's Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 1.1 mi. away

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