Top 10 Best Northwest Arctic Borough Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 1,499 students in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK are Deering School, Kobuk School and June Nelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Northwest Arctic Borough have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).

Best Northwest Arctic Borough Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Deering School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Main St
Deering, AK 99736
(907) 363-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kobuk School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Mushers Way
Kobuk, AK 99751
(907) 948-2231
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
June Nelson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Kiana School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Casanoff St
Kiana, AK 99749
(907) 475-2115
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ambler School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Ambler Dr
Ambler, AK 99786
(907) 445-2154
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Shungnak School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
#6 West River Rd
Shungnak, AK 99773
(907) 437-2151
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Aqqaluk High/noorvik Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Fireweed Dr
Noorvik, AK 99763
(907) 636-2178
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Buckland School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9900 University Dr
Buckland, AK 99727
(907) 494-2127
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Davis-ramoth School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Musk Ox Pkwy
Selawik, AK 99770
(907) 484-2142
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Mcqueen School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
#6 Oceanside Expressway
Kivalina, AK 99750
(907) 645-2125
Grades: PK-12
| 165 students
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Napaaqtugmiut School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
#2 Airport Rd
Noatak, AK 99761
(907) 485-2153
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK

Northwest Arctic Borough Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 51
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-3472
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK include Deering School, Kobuk School and June Nelson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?
11 public preschools are located in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK public preschools minority enrollment is 99% 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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