For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 516 students in 98226, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in 98226, WA is Meridian Parent Partnership Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98226 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98226, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98226, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
98226, Washington 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
194 W. Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-7076
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 26%
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 988-2641
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 24%
5275 Northwest Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 383-9554
Gr: PK-6
Timber Ridge (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5604 Mission Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
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
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 966-0106
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98226, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98226, WA include Meridian Parent Partnership Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 98226?
2 public middle schools are located in 98226.
What is the racial composition of students in 98226?
98226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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