Best Sunnyland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,644 students in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sunnyland are Bellingham High School, Sunnyland Elementary School and Options High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA public schools 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 Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellingham High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2020 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6575
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Sunnyland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 James St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6446
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA include Bellingham High School, Sunnyland Elementary School and Options High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunnyland, Bellingham?
the neighborhood of Sunnyland, 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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