Top 10 Best Nome Census Area Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 2,549 students in Nome Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Nome Census Area, AK are Diomede School, Extensions Correspondence and Anvil City Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome Census Area, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Nome Census Area have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Nome Census Area (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Diomede School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Extensions Correspondence
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Anvil City Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Grades: 5-8
| 59 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Martin L. Olson School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wales School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Main St
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Unalakleet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Main St
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Nome Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1057 E 5th Avenue
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5299
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
White Mountain School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Main St
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
James C. Isabell School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Main St
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Koyuk-malimiut School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
09 Main St
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Shaktoolik School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Main St
Shaktoolik, AK 99771
(907) 955-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1212.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Grades: 6-12
| 295 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Aniguiin School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Anthony A. Andrews School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Baker St
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Brevig Mission School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Main Street
Brevig Mission, AK 99785
(907) 642-4021
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Gambell School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
169 Main St
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Main St
Savoonga, AK 99769
(907) 984-6811
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Shishmaref School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Seaview Ln
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Tukurngailnguq School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Main St
Stebbins, AK 99671
(907) 934-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 231 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nome Census Area, AK

Nome Census Area Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4th Ave/k St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Nome Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Nome Census Area, AK include Diomede School, Extensions Correspondence and Anvil City Science Academy.
How many public schools are located in Nome Census Area?
19 public schools are located in Nome Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome Census Area?
Nome Census Area public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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