Best Public High Schools in 98226 (Bellingham, WA) (2025-26)

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Best 98226 Washington Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,992 students in 98226, WA.

The top ranked public high schools in 98226, WA are Meridian High School, Squalicum High School and Intergenerational High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 98226 have an score of 38% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98226, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 98226 have a of 87%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98226, WA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Meridian High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 30%

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194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111

Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Squalicum High School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 78%)
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3773 E Mcleod Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6471

Gr: 9-12 | 1,241 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #33.

Intergenerational High School

Magnet School
Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
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1 Bellis Fair Parkway, # 104
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 927-1119

Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: n/an/a

Lummi High School

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2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300

Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

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Location

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Lummi Tribal School (Closed 2023)

2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-3147

Gr: K-8

Meridian At Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2005)

194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076

Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Nooksack At Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2005)

5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641

Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 24%

North Bellingham Elementary School (Closed 2011)

5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554

Gr: PK-6

Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106

Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 41%

Timber Ridge High School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106

Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 98226, WA?

The top ranked public high schools in 98226, WA include Meridian High School, Squalicum High School and Intergenerational High School.

How many public high schools are located in 98226?

4 public high schools are located in 98226.

What is the racial composition of students in 98226?

98226 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).