Providence Christian School NW Photo - Staff Picture 2021-2022

Top 3 Best Whatcom County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 2,613 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top ranked private high schools in Whatcom County, WA include Lynden Christian School, Explorations Academy, and Lynden Christian Schools: Administration.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Washington private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
60% of private high schools in Whatcom County, WA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Whatcom County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
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
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Grades: PK-12
| 1,210 students
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Grades: PK-12
| 1,311 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
Providence Christian School NW
Providence Christian School NW Photo - Staff Picture 2021-2022
(Christian)
5950 Portal Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 318-1347
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Whatcom County, Washington

Whatcom County 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 high schools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top ranked private high schools in Whatcom County, WA include Lynden Christian School, Explorations Academy, and Lynden Christian Schools: Administration.
How many private high schools are located in Whatcom County?
5 private high schools are located in Whatcom County.
How diverse are private high schools in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Washington private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Whatcom County?
60% of private high schools in Whatcom County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Whatcom County are often viewed compared to one another?

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