Best Kotzebue Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 324 students in Kotzebue, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kotzebue, AK are Nwabsd Home School and Kotzebue Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kotzebue, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Kotzebue have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Kotzebue, AK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nwabsd Home School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1811
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Kotzebue Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
744 Third Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-1875
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kotzebue, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kotzebue, AK include Nwabsd Home School and Kotzebue Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kotzebue?
2 public middle schools are located in Kotzebue.
What is the racial composition of students in Kotzebue?
Kotzebue public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links