For the 2026 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 Public Charter Schools in Nome Census Area (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Nome Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nome Youth Facility (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4th Ave/k St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-5434
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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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