For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 377 students in 98229, WA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,609 public students). 19% 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 (2026)
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?
19% 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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