For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 4,941 students in Whatcom County, WA (there are 78 public schools, serving 27,692 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Whatcom County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Whatcom County, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham Christian School, and Lynden Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Whatcom County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bellingham Christian School
(Christian)
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
Ebenezer Christian School
(Christian)
9390 Guide Meridian Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2632
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2632
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The Franklin Academy
(Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 student Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
(Christian)
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 student
Pioneer Meadows Montessori School
Montessori School
2377 Douglas Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 788-3681
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Blue Heron Montessori School
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
Cascades Montessori Middle School
Montessori School
2710 Mckenzie Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students
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
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gardenview Montessori![Gardenview Montessori Photo - The children love to help make their playground beautiful!]( "Gardenview Montessori Photo - The children love to help make their playground beautiful!")
Montessori School
2117 Walnut St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 527-9638
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 527-9638
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students Tuition listed
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus![Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus Photo - Preschool Classroom 1]( "Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus Photo - Preschool Classroom 1")
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-3473
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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
Providence Christian School NW![Providence Christian School NW Photo - Staff Picture 2021-2022]( "Providence Christian School NW Photo - Staff Picture 2021-2022")
(Christian)
5950 Portal Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
2826 Birchwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
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
Whatcom County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul's Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top ranked private schools in Whatcom County, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham Christian School, and Lynden Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Whatcom County?
22 private schools are located in Whatcom County.
How diverse are private schools in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Whatcom County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Whatcom County are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whatcom County?
Which private schools in Whatcom County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Whatcom County include: Covenant Christian School vs. Ebenezer Christian School, The Franklin Academy vs. Assumption Catholic School, Providence Christian School NW vs. Lynden Christian School
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