For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 377 students in 98229, WA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,722 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 top ranked private schools in 98229, WA include Montessori At Samish Woods and Whatcom Hills Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Washington private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in 98229, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked 98229 Washington Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Grades: PK-8
| 237 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
Grades: NS-PK
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 98229, WA?
The top ranked private schools in 98229, WA include Montessori At Samish Woods and Whatcom Hills Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in 98229?
3 private schools are located in 98229.
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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