For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 771 students in Nome, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Nome, AK are Extensions Correspondence, Anvil City Science Academy and Diomede School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Nome have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Nome, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Extensions Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Anvil City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Nome, 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nome, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Nome, AK include Extensions Correspondence, Anvil City Science Academy and Diomede School.
How many public schools are located in Nome?
6 public schools are located in Nome.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome?
Nome public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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