#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Bellingham, WA
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
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Bellingham, WA
Private schools in Bellingham, WA with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Bellingham, WA
Assumption Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
AOverall grade223 students13 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Bellingham, WA
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
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Bellingham, WA
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
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Bellingham, WA
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
BOverall grade177 students11 students per teacher
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