Ferndale School District, Washington
Ferndale School District is a unified school district in Whatcom County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 36,893 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 111 sq mi (287 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 36,893 ± 1,517
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Whatcom County
- Land area
- 111 sq mi (287 km²)
- Median household income
- $90,705 ± $5,459
- Median home value
- $583,300 ± $19,377
- Water area
- 89.5 sq mi (232 km²)
- State
- Washington
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5302850
- Coordinates (central point)
- 48.813134, -122.670315
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Ferndale School District, largest first
- Ferndale (city)15,999 people
- Custer (CDP)477 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Meridian School District9.8 mi east
- Bellingham School District11 mi southeast
- Lynden School District13 mi northeast
- Orcas Island School District15 mi southwest
- Blaine School District20 mi northwest
- Anacortes School District21 mi south
These share a boundary with Ferndale School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
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