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Assumption Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bellingham, WA

2116 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Bellingham
  • Serving families in Bellingham since at least 2011

In Bellingham, Washington, Assumption Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 223 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
223
Teachers
16.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 95 girls, 128 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    203’11–12187’13–14175’15–16171’17–18163’19–20183’21–22223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K33
    K24
    124
    222
    326
    426
    534
    624
    724
    819

    Student body

    White63%
    Two or more races15%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Asian8%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Assumption Catholic School

    What grades does Assumption Catholic School serve?

    Assumption Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Assumption Catholic School?

    About 223 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Assumption Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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