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Best Nome Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 733 students in Nome, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nome, AK are Anvil City Science Academy, Diomede School and Martin L. Olson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nome have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Nome, AK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anvil City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Diomede School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Martin L. Olson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 779-3021
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Nome Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1057 E 5th Avenue
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5299
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Gr: 6-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nome, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nome, AK include Anvil City Science Academy, Diomede School and Martin L. Olson School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nome?
6 public elementary schools are located in Nome.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome?
Nome public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).

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