| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham School District | Bellingham | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 11,614 | 25 | PK–12 | 2 |
| 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 | 4 |
How Whatcom County compares
Together they enroll 21,950 students across 59 schools. The largest is Bellingham School District with 11,614 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, 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 5 public school districts covering 14 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Washington. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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