For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,147 students in Bethel, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, AK are Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Mertarvik School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bethel, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Qugcuun Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Mertarvik School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Gladys Jung Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Gr: 3-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highwa
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Z. John Williams Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, AK include Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Mertarvik School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethel?
8 public elementary schools are located in Bethel.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?
Bethel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
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