For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 801 students in 99559, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in 99559, AK are Qugcuun Memorial School, Ayaprun School and Mertarvik School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99559 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99559, AK have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best 99559, AK Public Preschools (2026)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Rank: n/an/a
1005 Raven's Way
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2845
Gr: PK-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 99559, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in 99559, AK include Qugcuun Memorial School, Ayaprun School and Mertarvik School.
How many public preschools are located in 99559?
7 public preschools are located in 99559.
What is the racial composition of students in 99559?
99559 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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