Best Bethel Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 801 students in Bethel, AK.

The top-ranked public preschools in Bethel, AK are Qugcuun Memorial School, Ayaprun School and Mertarvik School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bethel, AK public preschools have an score of 10% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Bethel, AK (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Qugcuun Memorial School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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10/

Top 10%

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115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214

Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Rank: #22.

Ayaprun School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505

Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #33.

Mertarvik School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505

Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Rank: #44.

Joann A. Alexie Memorial School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112

Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Rank: #55.

Ayaprun Elitnaurvik

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highwa
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645

Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #66.

Z. John Williams Memorial School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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111 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212

Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: n/an/a

Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat

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1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845

Gr: PK-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bethel, AK?

The top-ranked public preschools in Bethel, AK include Qugcuun Memorial School, Ayaprun School and Mertarvik School.

How many public preschools are located in Bethel?

7 public preschools are located in Bethel.

What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?

Bethel public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).