| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham School District | Bellingham | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 11,614 | 25 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Meridian School District | BELLINGHAM | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,816 | 6 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Lynden School District | Lynden | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 3,542 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Nooksack Valley School District | Everson | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,912 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Ferndale School District | Custer | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 4,651 | 13 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Blaine School District | Blaine | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 2,081 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mount Baker School District | Acme | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1,692 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Whatcom County compares
Together they enroll 27,308 students across 73 schools. The largest is Bellingham School District with 11,614 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Washington average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County has 7 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Whatcom County is Bellingham School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SBAC 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Washington. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Whatcom County, WA?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Whatcom County, WA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Whatcom County, WA?
Of the districts serving Whatcom County, Bellingham School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 66th percentile among Washington school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Washington reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Washington and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Washington only, never across state lines.