For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 642 students in the neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Whatcom Falls Neighborhood is Kulshan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, Bellingham, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kulshan Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Kenoyer Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, Bellingham, WA include Kulshan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, Bellingham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Whatcom Falls Neighborhood, Bellingham public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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