For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,087 students in Bethel, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, AK are Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Ayaprun School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bethel, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Qugcuun Memorial School
Magnet 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: #22.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 11 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ayaprun School
Magnet 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
| 43 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mertarvik School
Magnet 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
| 42 students
Rank: #55.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
Magnet 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
| 99 students
Rank: #66.
Gladys Jung Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Fourth Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #88.
Z. John Williams Memorial School
Magnet 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
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
Magnet School
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, AK include Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Ayaprun School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethel?
9 public elementary schools are located in Bethel.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?
Bethel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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