For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 395 students in 99762, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in 99762, AK are Diomede School, Martin L. Olson School and Nome Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99762 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99762, AK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best 99762, AK Public Preschools (2025-26)
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: 6:1
Rank: #22.
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: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Nome Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1057 E 5th Avenue
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5299
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5299
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
99762, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nome Youth Facility (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4th Ave/k St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 99762, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in 99762, AK include Diomede School, Martin L. Olson School and Nome Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99762?
3 public preschools are located in 99762.
What is the racial composition of students in 99762?
99762 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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