For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 169 students in Gambell, AK.
The top ranked public school in Gambell, AK is Gambell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gambell, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gambell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Gambell, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gambell School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Main St
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Gambell, AK 99742
(907) 985-5515
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gambell, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Gambell, AK include Gambell School.
How many public schools are located in Gambell?
1 public schools are located in Gambell.
What is the racial composition of students in Gambell?
Gambell public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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