For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 397 students in Nome, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Nome, 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.
Nome, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Nome have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Nome, AK (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diomede School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Martin L. Olson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
Nome Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Nome, Alaska 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 preschools in Nome, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Nome, AK include Diomede School, Martin L. Olson School and Nome Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nome, AK?
3 public preschools are located in Nome, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome, AK?
Nome, AK public preschools minority enrollment is 92% 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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