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Best Whatcom County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 4,956 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 Schools: Administration.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
55% of private schools in Whatcom County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).

Top-Ranked Whatcom County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School Photo - Assumption Catholic School Welcomes YOU!
(Catholic)
(3)
2116 Cornwall Ave
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
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
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Explorations Academy
Explorations Academy Photo - Here are some of our students feeling triumphant on a multi-day backpacking trip, enjoying the beauty and bounty of our region. Explorations students develop a sense of leadership, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility both in the classroom and on the field.
Alternative School
(2)
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Franklin Academy
(Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 student Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6
515 Drayton St
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
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
Gr: PK-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
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
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Tuition listed
Cascades Montessori Middle School
Montessori School
2710 Mckenzie Ave
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
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
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
9088 Northwood Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5436
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Gardenview Montessori
Gardenview Montessori Photo - The children love to help make their playground beautiful!
Montessori School
2117 Walnut St.
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
Gr: NS-5 | 187 students Tuition listed
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus Photo - Preschool Classroom 1
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
567 E. Kellogg Road
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
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
2826 Birchwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Photo - Form drawing strengthens eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness - and is beautiful.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Whatcom County, Washington

Whatcom County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5950 Portal Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Whatcom County)
This State (WA)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,956 Students
120,562 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
416 Teachers
9,955 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)
1260

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,613
$15,524
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,167
$8,921
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
31 Students
1,235 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
208 Students
9,056 Students
% Asian Students
4%
8%
# Hispanic Students
145 Students
6,317 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
60 Students
3,831 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
3,188 Students
59,335 Students
% White Students
64%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,351 Students
38,618 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

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 Schools: Administration.
How many private schools are located in Whatcom County?
21 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?
55% of private schools in Whatcom County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Calvinist).
Which private schools in Whatcom County are often viewed compared to one another?

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