Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Bellingham, WA · Bellingham School District · Grades PK-5
507th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▲ Improving
Northern Heights Elementary Schl ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northern Heights Elementary Schl 507th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 57th in 2025 — improving.
Northern Heights Elementary Schl test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 209 students tested
Northern Heights Elementary Schl students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 420 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 60.5% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 16.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 15.0% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.6% | 6.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Typical home value $651K in zip 98226 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Silver Beach Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 1.3 mi away186th of 1,174
ELA 70% · Math 64% - 3Roosevelt Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 1.7 mi away862nd of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 6Sunnyland Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 2.5 mi away513th of 1,174
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 6Geneva Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 2.8 mi away470th of 1,174
ELA 61% · Math 42% - 6Parkview Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 2.9 mi away526th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 45% - 2Carl Cozier Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.4 mi away949th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 7Columbia Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 3.7 mi away390th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 51% - 2Birchwood Elementary SchoolBellingham School District · 4.1 mi away994th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northern Heights Elementary Schl in?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl is part of the Bellingham School District district in Bellingham, Washington.
Is Northern Heights Elementary Schl a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northern Heights Elementary Schl 507th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northern Heights Elementary Schl?
White 61%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 15%, Asian 6% (420 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northern Heights Elementary Schl cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98226 is $651K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.