| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bering Strait School District | Saint Michael | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1,830 | 15 | PK–12 | 13 |
| Nome Public Schools | Nome | Not rated | 719 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Nome Census Area compares
Together they enroll 2,549 students across 19 schools. The largest is Bering Strait School District with 1,830 students. Districts here average 2.0/10, below the Alaska average of 5.5/10. 1 of the 2 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Nome Census Area has 2 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Nome Census Area is Bering Strait School District (2/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alaska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Nome Census Area, AK?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Nome Census Area, AK. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Nome Census Area, AK?
Of the districts serving Nome Census Area, Bering Strait School District has the highest rating on this site at 2/10. That places it in the 15th percentile among Alaska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alaska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alaska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alaska only, never across state lines.