#1 Best Private Middle Schools in Whatcom County, 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 Middle Schools in Whatcom County, WA
Private schools in Whatcom County, WA with middle-school grades and the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Private Middle Schools in Whatcom County, 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 Middle Schools in Whatcom County, 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 Middle Schools in Whatcom County, WA
Ebenezer Christian School
Calvinist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
Lynden, WA
BOverall grade164 students14 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Middle Schools in Whatcom County, 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
#6 Best Private Middle Schools in Whatcom County, WA
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest Christian schools in Washington
Lynden, WA
B-Overall grade1,211 students13 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Middle Schools in Whatcom County, WA
Lynden Christian Middle School
Calvinist school · Grades 5–8
One of 4 Christian schools in Lynden
Lynden, WA
B-Overall grade391 students16 students per teacher
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