For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 251 students in the neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Columbia is Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2508 Utter St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6413
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6413
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham, WA include Columbia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Columbia, Bellingham public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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