📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County

Bellingham School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 11,614 students · 25 schools · 2 zip codes

7
out of 10 Rating Good
State reading & math proficiency · 66th percentile among Washington districts. Ranked within Washington only — not comparable across states.
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Bellingham School District
📍 Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County · NCES LEAID 5300420
7/10
Rating
11,614
Students
25
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
2
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
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District Mailing Address
1306 DUPONT ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
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Enrollment
11,614 students
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Schools
25
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5300420
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Bellingham School District2 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
98225BellinghamWhatcom CountyWA
98229BellinghamWhatcom CountyWA
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Bellingham School District?
Bellingham School District serves 2 zip codes: 98225, 98229. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Bellingham School District rated?
Bellingham School District has an overall rating of 7 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 66th percentile among Washington school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Washington only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Bellingham School District?
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 11,614 students across 25 schools for Bellingham School District.
What grades does Bellingham School District serve?
Bellingham School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Bellingham School District?
You can reach Bellingham School District by phone at (360)676-6400 or by mail at 1306 DUPONT ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Bellingham School District

Bellingham School District is a public school district serving 2 zip codes in Washington, primarily in Whatcom County. It carries an overall rating of 7/10 (Good), the 66th percentile among Washington districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Washington districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (360)676-6400 before making a housing decision.