The Franklin Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in Washington
Bellingham, WA
AOverall grade331 students9 students per teacher
Private schools in Bellingham, WA
13 private schools in Bellingham, WA, with grades, size and class sizes.
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Franklin Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in Washington
Bellingham, WA
A+Overall grade321 students9 students per teacher
Assumption Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
AOverall grade223 students13 students per teacher
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
BOverall grade177 students11 students per teacher
Montessori at Samish Woods
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The largest Montessori school in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
B+Overall grade61 students9 students per teacher
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
AOverall grade57 students6 students per teacher
Explorations Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
AOverall grade38 students4 students per teacher
Cascades Montessori Middle School
Montessori school · Grades 7–8
One of 3 Montessori schools in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
B+Overall grade36 students10 students per teacher
The Robert Williams School of Arts Sciences
Alternative school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Washington
Bellingham, WA
A-Overall grade23 students6 students per teacher
Alger Learning Center
Alternative school · Grades 3–12
One of 6 independent schools in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
B+Overall grade22 students22 students per teacher
Independence High School
Alternative school · Grades 3–12
One of 6 independent schools in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
B+Overall grade22 students22 students per teacher
Acton Academy of Whatcom
Alternative school · Ungraded
One of 6 independent schools in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
B+Overall grade15 students15 students per teacher
Blue Heron Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
A-Overall grade14 students5 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Bellingham, WA
How many private schools are in Bellingham, WA?
13 private schools in Bellingham, WA, with about 1,340 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Bellingham, WA?
The most common are Montessori schools (4), Christian schools (2), independent schools (2), Catholic schools (1).
Are there private high schools in Bellingham, WA?
Yes: 3 private schools in Bellingham, WA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Bellingham, WA offer pre-K?
7 private schools in Bellingham, WA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Bellingham, WA have?
The average school has 10.8 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Bellingham, WA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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