For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 12 students in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK (there are , serving 2,009 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
草榴社区 Schools in Northwest Arctic Borough (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat
Daycare / Preschool
600 Fifth Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-4160
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-4160
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Overview
This County (Northwest Arctic Borough)
This State (AK)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
12 Students
6,932 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
543 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
406 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
6%
# Asian Students
n/a
191 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
222 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
145 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
n/a
3,730 Students
% White Students
n/a
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
11 Students
2,151 Students
% of Others Students
92%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK?
1 private schools are located in Northwest Arctic Borough, AK.
What percentage of students in Northwest Arctic Borough go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Northwest Arctic Borough are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
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