Assumption Catholic School vs. Bellingham Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Assumption Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Bellingham Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Overview
Assumption Catholic School is a ministry of the Church of the Assumption in Bellingham, Washington and serves Preschool through 8th grade students from all of Whatcom County.
With an integrated teaching of the Catholic faith, teachers prepare students for the academic rigor of high school through a variety of programs including an all-school Spanish curricula, orchestra and choir, as well as participation in the Math Olympiad and Missoula Children's Theater.
Assumption has a long history of serving Whatcom County beginning in 1913.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1913
1958
Students Body
Total Students
259 students
378 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
32
58
Kindergarten Students
14
36
Grade 1 Students
26
43
Grade 2 Students
24
36
Grade 3 Students
26
46
Grade 4 Students
26
33
Grade 5 Students
26
10
Grade 6 Students
40
40
Grade 7 Students
25
43
Grade 8 Students
20
21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
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Average Class Size
25
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform- Plaid, khakis, white and red shirts)
(School Uniform- Plaid, khakis, white and red shirts)
Casual
(casual)
(casual)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Mar. 31 / May. 31 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,150
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Tuition Notes
Families can apply to their churches for a Faith Community Scholarship to decrease this tuition amount.
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% on Financial Aid
25%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
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Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
Dayna Dennis
Kellie Schmidt
Admissions Associate
Angie King
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess club
Choirs