For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 976 students in 99559, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in 99559, AK are Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Ayaprun School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 99559 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 99559, AK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99559, AK ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Qugcuun Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Ayaprun School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Mertarvik School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #55.
Bethel Regional High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Ron Edwards Memorial Dr
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3957
Gr: 7-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 553-5112
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highwa
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Z. John Williams Memorial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7212
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 99559, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in 99559, AK include Qugcuun Memorial School, Bethel Youth Facility and Ayaprun School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99559?
8 public middle schools are located in 99559.
What is the racial composition of students in 99559?
99559 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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