For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 357 students in Kotzebue, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kotzebue, AK are Nwabsd Home School and Kotzebue Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kotzebue, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Kotzebue have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kotzebue, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nwabsd Home School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Kotzebue Middle/high School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Grades: 6-12
| 336 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 middle schools in Kotzebue, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kotzebue, AK include Nwabsd Home School and Kotzebue Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kotzebue?
2 public middle schools are located in Kotzebue.
What is the racial composition of students in Kotzebue?
Kotzebue public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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