For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 437 students in Nome, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nome, AK are Extensions Correspondence, Anvil City Science Academy and Diomede School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Nome have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nome, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Extensions Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Anvil City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Nome-beltz Middle/high
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5201
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Nome, 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 middle schools in Nome, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nome, AK include Extensions Correspondence, Anvil City Science Academy and Diomede School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nome?
5 public middle schools are located in Nome.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome?
Nome public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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