For the 2026 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 Geneva 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 52% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), 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 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kulshan Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Kenoyer Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wade King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2155 Yew Street Rd
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Geneva Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Geneva St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Carl Cozier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Lincoln St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 Geneva 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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