For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 626 students in Kotzebue, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Kotzebue, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kotzebue, AK are Nwabsd Home School, Kotzebue Middle/high School and June Nelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kotzebue, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Kotzebue have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Kotzebue, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nwabsd Home School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Kotzebue Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
June Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1877
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kotzebue, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Kotzebue, AK include Nwabsd Home School, Kotzebue Middle/high School and June Nelson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kotzebue?
3 public schools are located in Kotzebue.
What percentage of students in Kotzebue go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Kotzebue are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kotzebue?
Kotzebue public schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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