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#6 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 1% of private schools

Assumption Catholic School

Elementary School · Bellingham, WA

A private elementary school in Bellingham, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2116 CORNWALL AVE, Bellingham, WA 98225

  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment183
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Assumption Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 52Good Transit
  • Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,115/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,220

Median home value

$588,800

Median rent

$1,430/mo

College educated

48.3%

Homeownership

41%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White53.0%
Two or More24.0%
Asian13.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Black2.2%
Native American1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Tree MontessoriPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–60.5 mi61Compare →
Gardenview MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi2Compare →
Sunnyland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.8 mi328Compare →
Columbia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.9 mi210Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Assumption Catholic School is listed in Bellingham, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Assumption Catholic School

Assumption Catholic School is a private elementary school in Bellingham, WA, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Assumption Catholic School

What grades does Assumption Catholic School serve?

Assumption Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Assumption Catholic School?

Assumption Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Assumption Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Assumption Catholic School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Assumption Catholic School rank in WA?

Assumption Catholic School ranks #6 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Assumption Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Assumption Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Assumption Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Assumption Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Assumption Catholic School a religious school?

Assumption Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
183
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Whatcom County
Area population (ZIP 98225)
50,355
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
32
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98225; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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