For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 60 students in Nome Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public charter school in Nome Census Area, AK is Anvil City Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nome Census Area, AK public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Nome Census Area have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Nome Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 60 students
Nome Census Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nome Youth Facility (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4th Ave/k St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Nome Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public charter schools in Nome Census Area, AK include Anvil City Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Nome Census Area?
1 public charter schools are located in Nome Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Nome Census Area?
Nome Census Area public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
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