Bellingham Christian School
Bellingham Christian School, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, is a non-denominational Christian school serving Preschool through 8th-grade children and their Christian families. Your local Whatcom County Christian school serves students from a wide variety of area churches.
Bringing glory to God in all areas of the curriculum is the heartbeat of BCS.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked WA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bellingham Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
casual
casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Kellie Schmidt
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Choirs
Choirs
School Notes
- Our mission is to serve children of Christian families in Whatcom County, providing Christian education of high academic quality that promotes authentic Christian character among students who will impact the world for Christ!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Bellingham Christian School offer?
Bellingham Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball and Soccer.
What is Bellingham Christian School's ranking?
Bellingham Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bellingham Christian School?
The application deadline for Bellingham Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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