For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 302 students in Kotzebue, AK.
The top-ranked public preschool in Kotzebue, AK is June Nelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kotzebue, AK public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Kotzebue have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Kotzebue, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
June Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Kotzebue, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 51
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-3472
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-3472
Gr: PK-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kotzebue, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kotzebue, AK include June Nelson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kotzebue?
1 public preschools are located in Kotzebue.
What is the racial composition of students in Kotzebue?
Kotzebue public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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