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Best Whatcom County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 7,592 students in Whatcom County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Whatcom County, WA are Silver Beach Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whatcom County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in Whatcom County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Whatcom County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4101 Academy St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6443
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
914 15th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6430
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3030 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6433
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2508 Utter St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6413
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Nooksack Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3333 Breckenridge Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Wade King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2155 Yew Street Rd
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Northern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 Magrath Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Geneva Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Geneva St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6416
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1041 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Sunnyland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 James St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6446
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Carl Cozier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 Lincoln St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Yew St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Everson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Everson Goshen Rd.
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sumas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 Lawson Street
Sumas, WA 98295
(360) 988-9423
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Alderwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Hollywood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6404
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Irene Reither Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Cordata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 Aldrich Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Blaine Primary School
820 Boblett St
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-1300
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
4888 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2012
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Special Services
Special Education School
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Lynden Student Services
Special Education School
516 Main Street
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Gr: PK | 26 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View Elementary School
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Special Education School
3326 E. Badger Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 988-4754
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
North Bell Learning Center
5275 Northwest Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whatcom County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whatcom County, WA include Silver Beach Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whatcom County?
27 public preschools are located in Whatcom County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Whatcom County are often viewed compared to one another?

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