Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Photo - Form drawing strengthens eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness - and is beautiful.

Top 5 Best Bellingham Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 1,852 students in Bellingham, WA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Bellingham, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham Christian School, and Explorations Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Washington private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private elementary schools in Bellingham, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Bellingham Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School Photo - Assumption Catholic School Welcomes YOU!
(Catholic)
(3)
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Bellingham Christian School
(Christian)
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
The Franklin Academy
(Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Grades: NS-8
| 403 students
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Grades: PK-6
| 78 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
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Alternative School
100 Pine Street Ste. 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 595-2630
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Cascades Montessori Middle School
Montessori School
2710 Mckenzie Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Hillcrest Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 Larrabee Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8135
Grades: NS-5
| 187 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
Trinity Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
2826 Birchwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-2695
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, Washington Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Paul's Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1509 E. Victor Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-1750
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Bellingham, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham Christian School, and Explorations Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bellingham?
12 private elementary schools are located in Bellingham.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bellingham?
Bellingham private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bellingham?
50% of private elementary schools in Bellingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Bellingham are often viewed compared to one another?

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