For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 2,493 students in Nome Census Area, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Nome Census Area, AK are Anvil City Science Academy, Diomede School and Unalakleet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome Census Area, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Nome Census Area have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Nome Census Area (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anvil City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Diomede School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Unalakleet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Martin L. Olson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wales School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 Main St
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Nome Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1057 E 5th Avenue
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5299
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5299
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
James C. Isabell School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Koyuk-malimiut School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
09 Main St
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
White Mountain School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1010.
Shaktoolik School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Shaktoolik, AK 99771
(907) 955-3021
Shaktoolik, AK 99771
(907) 955-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1111.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Gr: 6-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Aniguiin School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Anthony A. Andrews School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baker St
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Brevig Mission School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Main Street
Brevig Mission, AK 99785
(907) 642-4021
Brevig Mission, AK 99785
(907) 642-4021
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Gambell School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main St
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main St
Savoonga, AK 99769
(907) 984-6811
Savoonga, AK 99769
(907) 984-6811
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Shishmaref School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Seaview Ln
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Tukurngailnguq School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Stebbins, AK 99671
(907) 934-3021
Stebbins, AK 99671
(907) 934-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nome Census Area, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Nome Census Area, AK include Anvil City Science Academy, Diomede School and Unalakleet School.
How many public schools are located in Nome Census Area?
19 public schools are located in Nome Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome Census Area?
Nome Census Area public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Nome Census Area are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nome Census Area include: Diomede School vs. Gambell School, Diomede School vs. Unalakleet School, Diomede School vs. Nome-beltz Middle/high
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