For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 Public Schools (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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