For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 395 students in 99762, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in 99762, AK are Diomede School, Martin L. Olson School and Nome Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99762 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99762, AK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
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).
Best 99762, AK Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 6:1
Rank: #22.
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: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
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%
99762, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nome Youth Facility (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4th Ave/k St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 99762, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in 99762, AK include Diomede School, Martin L. Olson School and Nome Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99762?
3 public preschools are located in 99762.
What is the racial composition of students in 99762?
99762 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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