For the 2023-24 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 635 students in Kotzebue, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Kotzebue, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Kotzebue, AK are Kotzebue Middle/high School, June Nelson Elementary School and Nwabsd Home School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kotzebue, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Kotzebue have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Kotzebue, AK Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kotzebue Middle/high School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
June Nelson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Kotzebue, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 51
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-3472
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-3472
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kotzebue, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Kotzebue, AK include Kotzebue Middle/high School, June Nelson Elementary School and Nwabsd Home School.
How many public schools are located in Kotzebue, AK?
3 public schools are located in Kotzebue, AK.
What percentage of students in Kotzebue, AK go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Kotzebue, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kotzebue, AK?
Kotzebue, AK public schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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