For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,016 students in 98226, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98226, WA are Silver Beach Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Meridian Parent Partnership Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98226 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98226, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98226, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Academy St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Northern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Magrath Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Yew St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5060 Sand Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-2050
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-2050
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Irene Reither Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Cordata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98226, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98226, WA include Silver Beach Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Meridian Parent Partnership Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98226?
8 public elementary schools are located in 98226.
What is the racial composition of students in 98226?
98226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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