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Best Bethel Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,606 students in Bethel, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Bethel, AK are Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Kuskokwim Learning Academy. 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 11% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Qugcuun Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kuskokwim Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 4th Ave
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Mertarvik School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Bethel Regional High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #77.
Gladys Jung Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-4440
Gr: 3-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highwa
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Z. John Williams Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bethel, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Bethel, AK include Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Kuskokwim Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in Bethel?
10 public schools are located in Bethel.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?
Bethel 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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