For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 3,280 students in Bethel Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Bethel Census Area, AK are Crow Village Sam School, Jack Egnaty Sr. School and Qugcuun Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel Census Area, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Bethel Census Area have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Bethel Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Crow Village Sam School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 Blueberry Hill
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 467-4229
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 467-4229
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Jack Egnaty Sr. School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 River Bend Rd
Sleetmute, AK 99668
(907) 449-4216
Sleetmute, AK 99668
(907) 449-4216
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Qugcuun Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Gusty Michael School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Elbow Rd
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 537-3225
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 537-3225
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph S. & Olinga Gregory Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Kusko River Rd
Kalskag, AK 99607
(907) 471-2289
Kalskag, AK 99607
(907) 471-2289
Grades: PK-2
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Boundary Ave
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 675-4363
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 675-4363
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
Rank: #77.
Johnnie John Sr. School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 Mountville Dr
Crooked Creek, AK 99575
(907) 432-2205
Crooked Creek, AK 99575
(907) 432-2205
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #88.
Ayaprun School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mertarvik School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nuniwarmiut School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Village Rd
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
(907) 827-8415
Mekoryuk, AK 99630
(907) 827-8415
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1111.
Rocky Mountain School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Village Rd
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589
(907) 967-8213
Goodnews Bay, AK 99589
(907) 967-8213
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Akiuk Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Village Rd
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6829
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6829
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Negtemiut Elitnaurviat School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Village Rd
Nightmute, AK 99690
(907) 647-6313
Nightmute, AK 99690
(907) 647-6313
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Paul T. Albert Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Village Rd
Tununak, AK 99681
(907) 652-6827
Tununak, AK 99681
(907) 652-6827
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
William Miller Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Village Rd
Napakiak, AK 99634
(907) 589-2420
Napakiak, AK 99634
(907) 589-2420
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1717.
Kwigillingok School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Village Rd
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
(907) 588-8629
Kwigillingok, AK 99622
(907) 588-8629
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
Rank: #1818.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highwa
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Akula Elitnaurvik School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Akula Heights
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Kasigluk, AK 99609
(907) 477-6615
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Anna Tobeluk Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Village Rd
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Nunapitchuk, AK 99641
(907) 527-5701
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village Rd
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Kongiganak, AK 99545
(907) 557-5551
Grades: PK-12
| 177 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Chaputnguak School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Village Rd
Chefornak, AK 99561
(907) 867-8700
Chefornak, AK 99561
(907) 867-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Chief Paul Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Village Rd
Kipnuk, AK 99614
(907) 896-5011
Kipnuk, AK 99614
(907) 896-5011
Grades: PK-12
| 206 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Eek School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Village Rd
Eek, AK 99578
(907) 536-5227
Eek, AK 99578
(907) 536-5227
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Ket'acik/aapalluk Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 Village Rd
Kwethluk, AK 99621
(907) 757-6014
Kwethluk, AK 99621
(907) 757-6014
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
117 Village Rd
Quinhagak, AK 99655
(907) 556-8628
Quinhagak, AK 99655
(907) 556-8628
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Lewis Angapak Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 Village Rd
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
(907) 256-2415
Tuntutuliak, AK 99680
(907) 256-2415
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Nelson Island Area School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sunny Side Rd
Toksook Bay, AK 99637
(907) 427-7815
Toksook Bay, AK 99637
(907) 427-7815
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Z. John Williams Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Grades: PK-2
| 278 students
Bethel Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Red Devil
Red Devil, AK 99656
(907) 447-3213
Red Devil, AK 99656
(907) 447-3213
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bethel Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Bethel Census Area, AK include Crow Village Sam School, Jack Egnaty Sr. School and Qugcuun Memorial School.
How many public preschools are located in Bethel Census Area?
30 public preschools are located in Bethel Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel Census Area?
Bethel Census Area public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Bethel Census Area are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bethel Census Area include: Chaputnguak School vs. Akiuk Memorial School, Akiuk Memorial School vs. Nelson Island Area School, Akiuk Memorial School vs. Chaputnguak School
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