For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 377 students in 98229, WA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,680 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in 98229, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private schools in 98229, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Private Schools in 98229, WA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-1277
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 98229, WA?
3 private schools are located in 98229, WA.
What percentage of students in 98229 go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in 98229 are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 98229?
33% of private schools in 98229 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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