For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,081 students in 98229, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 98229, WA are Wade King Elementary School, Geneva 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 preschools in zipcode 98229 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in 98229, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98229, WA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 preschools in 98229, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 98229, WA include Wade King Elementary School, Geneva Elementary School and Carl Cozier Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 98229?
3 public preschools are located in 98229.
What is the racial composition of students in 98229?
98229 public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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