For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,745 students in Bering Strait School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Bering Strait School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
15 Schools
488 Schools
# Students
1,745 Students
127,890 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
6,871 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bering Strait School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 51 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 53 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.71
% American Indian
96%
21%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
1%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,097 is higher than the state median of $20,568. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,086 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,097
$20,568
Spending / Student
$44,086
$21,667
Best Bering Strait School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Unalakleet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Unalakleet, AK 99684
(907) 624-3444
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wales School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 Main St
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Wales, AK 99783
(907) 664-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
James C. Isabell School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Teller, AK 99778
(907) 642-3041
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Koyuk-malimiut School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
09 Main St
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Koyuk, AK 99753
(907) 963-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
White Mountain School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Main St
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
White Mountain, AK 99784
(907) 638-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #88.
Shaktoolik School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Main St
Shaktoolik, AK 99771
(907) 955-3021
Shaktoolik, AK 99771
(907) 955-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Aniguiin School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Main St
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Elim, AK 99739
(907) 890-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Anthony A. Andrews School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Baker St
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Saint Michael, AK 99659
(907) 923-3041
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Brevig Mission School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Main Street
Brevig Mission, AK 99785
(907) 642-4021
Brevig Mission, AK 99785
(907) 642-4021
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Gambell School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main St
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Main St
Savoonga, AK 99769
(907) 984-6811
Savoonga, AK 99769
(907) 984-6811
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Shishmaref School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Seaview Ln
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Shishmaref, AK 99772
(907) 649-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Tukurngailnguq School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Stebbins, AK 99671
(907) 934-3021
Stebbins, AK 99671
(907) 934-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District manages 15 public schools serving 1,745 students.
What is the rank of Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District is ranked #45 out of 51 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bering Strait School District?
96% of Bering Strait School District students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bering Strait School District?
Bering Strait School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 19:1.
What is Bering Strait School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,086 is higher than the state median of $21,667. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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