Franklin Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Bellingham, WA
1509 E Victor St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in Washington
- Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bellingham since at least 2011
In Bellingham, Washington, Franklin Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 321 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of Christian elementary schools in Washington. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 321
- Teachers
- 36 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 123 girls, 198 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of Christian elementary schools in Washington (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 89% of Christian elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 82 Christian elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Franklin Academy
What grades does Franklin Academy serve?
Franklin Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Franklin Academy?
About 321 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Franklin Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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