For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 375 students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barkley are Northern Heights Elementary School and Visions (Seamar Youth Center). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 Magrath Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 647-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham, WA include Northern Heights Elementary School and Visions (Seamar Youth Center).
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Barkley, Bellingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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