For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private elementary schools serving 4,305 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Whatcom County, WA include Pioneer Meadows Montessori School, Assumption Catholic School and Whatcom Hills Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Washington private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Whatcom County Private Elementary Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Bellingham Christian School
(Christian)
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Ebenezer Christian School
(Calvinist)
9390 Guide Meridian Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2632
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2632
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Grades: PK-12
| 1,210 students
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
(Calvinist)
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Grades: PK-12
| 1,149 students
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
Montessori School
2377 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Grades: PK-8
| 237 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
Grades: PK-12
| students
Cascades Montessori Middle School
Montessori School
2710 Mckenzie Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Grades: 7-9
| 32 students
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Covenant Christian School
(Calvinist)
9088 Northwood Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5436
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5436
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Hillcrest Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Grades: NS-5
| 187 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
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(Christian)
5950 Portal Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Trinity Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
2826 Birchwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Whatcom County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Paul's Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Wellspring Community School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-5433
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-5433
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Whatcom County, WA include Pioneer Meadows Montessori School, Assumption Catholic School and Whatcom Hills Waldorf School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Whatcom County, WA?
18 private elementary schools are located in Whatcom County, WA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Whatcom County, WA?
Whatcom County, WA private elementary schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 30%.
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