For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,623 students in Bethel, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Bethel, AK are Bethel Youth Facility, Kuskokwim Learning Academy and Qugcuun Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Bethel, AK (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Qugcuun Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Mertarvik School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #55.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
| 96 students
Rank: #66.
Bethel Regional High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Grades: 7-12
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Fourth Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #88.
Gladys Jung Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Grades: 3-6
| 318 students
Rank: #99.
Ayaprun School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Grades: PK-2
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bethel, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Bethel, AK include Bethel Youth Facility, Kuskokwim Learning Academy and Qugcuun Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Bethel, AK?
11 public schools are located in Bethel, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel, AK?
Bethel, AK public schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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