For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 334 students in Nome Public Schools. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alaska.
Public Preschool in Nome Public School have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
4 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
710 Students
74,752 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
4,173 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nome Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
75%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
% American Indian
52%
27%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
12%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
34%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,210 is higher than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,869 is higher than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,210
$20,163
Spending / Student
$23,869
$21,240
Best Nome Public Schools Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Recent Articles

Standardized Tests in 2025: What Parents & Educators Must Know
Explore the 2025 landscape of standardized tests—policies, performance trends, and practical insights for students, parents, and schools.

Navigating Kindergarten Enrollment: What Parents Need to Know (2025)
A step-by-step 2025 guide to kindergarten enrollment—deadlines, documents, readiness tips, and expert advice for parents.

Understanding Public School Lotteries, Magnet Programs & Dual-Language Schools
A comprehensive 2025 guide for parents on public school lotteries, magnet programs and dual-language schools: how they work, benefits and how to apply.