For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,680 students in 98229, WA (there are , serving 377 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 98229, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98229, WA are Kulshan Middle School, Wade King Elementary School and Carl Cozier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98229 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98229, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98229, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kulshan Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Kenoyer Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Wade King Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2155 Yew Street Rd
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Carl Cozier Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 Lincoln St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Geneva Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Geneva St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98229, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98229, WA include Kulshan Middle School, Wade King Elementary School and Carl Cozier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98229?
4 public schools are located in 98229.
What percentage of students in 98229 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 98229 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98229?
98229 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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