📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Ambler, AK · Northwest Arctic Borough

Northwest Arctic Borough School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 1,911 students · 13 schools · 11 zip codes

2
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 20th percentile among Alaska districts. Ranked within Alaska only — not comparable across states.
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Northwest Arctic Borough School District
📍 Ambler, AK · Northwest Arctic Borough · NCES LEAID 0200625
2/10
Rating
1,911
Students
13
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
11
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(907)442-1802
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District Mailing Address
P.O. Box 51, Kotzebue, AK 99752
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Enrollment
1,911 students
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Schools
13
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County
Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0200625
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Northwest Arctic Borough School District11 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
99727BucklandNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99736DeeringNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99749KianaNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99750KivalinaNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99751KobukNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99752KotzebueNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99761NoatakNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99763NoorvikNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99770SelawikNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99773ShungnakNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
99786AmblerNorthwest Arctic BoroughAK
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Northwest Arctic Borough School District?▼
Northwest Arctic Borough School District serves 11 zip codes: 99727, 99736, 99749, 99750, 99751, 99752, 99761, 99763, 99770, 99773, 99786. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Northwest Arctic Borough School District rated?▼
Northwest Arctic Borough School District has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 20th percentile among Alaska school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Alaska only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Northwest Arctic Borough School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 1,911 students across 13 schools for Northwest Arctic Borough School District.
What grades does Northwest Arctic Borough School District serve?▼
Northwest Arctic Borough School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Northwest Arctic Borough School District?▼
You can reach Northwest Arctic Borough School District by phone at (907)442-1802 or by mail at P.O. Box 51, Kotzebue, AK 99752. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Northwest Arctic Borough School District

Northwest Arctic Borough School District is a public school district serving 11 zip codes in Alaska, primarily in Northwest Arctic Borough. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 20th percentile among Alaska districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Alaska districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (907)442-1802 before making a housing decision.

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