For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 489 students in Dillingham, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dillingham, AK are Twin Hills School, Dillingham Elementary School and Dillingham Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dillingham, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dillingham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Dillingham, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Hills School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#5 Twin Hills School Rd
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #22.
Dillingham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Seward St
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5642
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5642
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Dillingham Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Seward St
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5221
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Koliganek School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5052 Nushagak Way
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 596-3444
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Dillingham, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
General Delivery
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-2673
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-2673
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dillingham, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dillingham, AK include Twin Hills School, Dillingham Elementary School and Dillingham Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dillingham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dillingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Dillingham?
Dillingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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