For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 2,566 students in Nome Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nome Census Area, AK are Diomede School, Anvil City Science Academy and Extensions Correspondence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome Census Area, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nome Census Area have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nome Census Area (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diomede School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Anvil City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Grades: 5-8
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Extensions Correspondence
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Unalakleet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Martin L. Olson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wales School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
490 Main St
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Koyuk-malimiut School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
09 Main St
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
White Mountain School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1010.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
James C. Isabell School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1313.
Shishmaref School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Seaview Ln
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 198 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Aniguiin School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Anthony A. Andrews School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baker St
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 244 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 223 students
Nome Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nome Youth Facility (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4th Ave/k St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nome Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nome Census Area, AK include Diomede School, Anvil City Science Academy and Extensions Correspondence.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nome Census Area, AK?
19 public elementary schools are located in Nome Census Area, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome Census Area, AK?
Nome Census Area, AK public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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