Gardenview Montessori Photo - The children love to help make their playground beautiful!

Top 5 Best Bellingham Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 1,896 students in Bellingham, WA.
The top ranked private preschools in Bellingham, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham Christian School, and The Franklin Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private preschool average acceptance rate of 88%.
46% of private preschools in Bellingham, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Bellingham Private Preschools (2025)

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
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
Blossom Childcare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Blue Heron Montessori School
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Grades: PK-K
| 42 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
Grades: NS-PK
| 62 students
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Grades: PK-6
| 79 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
Grades: PK-K
| 80 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
[+] 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 preschools in Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked private preschools in Bellingham, WA include Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham Christian School, and The Franklin Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Bellingham?
13 private preschools are located in Bellingham.
How diverse are private preschools in Bellingham?
Bellingham private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bellingham?
46% of private preschools in Bellingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Bellingham are often viewed compared to one another?

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