For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 323 students in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Birchwood is Birchwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6466
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham, WA include Birchwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Birchwood, Bellingham public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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