29 schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Alaska · 3,866 students · 23 cities

Lower Kuskokwim School District hosts 29 public K-12 schools inside Alaska, collectively enrolling about 3,866 students (around 133 per campus).

7-year change in Lower Kuskokwim School District

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

3,823

-505 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Bethel Regional High School	Bethel	High	07-12	410
Gladys Jung Elementary	Bethel	Elementary	03-06	309
Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat	Bethel	Elementary	PK-02	261
Ket'acik/Aapalluk Memorial School	Kwethluk	Combined	PK-12	255
Chief Paul Memorial School	Kipnuk	Combined	PK-12	222
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik	Bethel	Elementary	PK-08	203
Ayagina'ar Elitnaurvik	Kongiganak	Combined	PK-12	184
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat	Quinhagak	Combined	PK-12	175
Nelson Island Area School	Toksook Bay	Combined	PK-12	171
Anna Tobeluk Memorial School	Nunapitchuk	Combined	PK-12	167
Chaputnguak School	Chefornak	Combined	PK-12	133
Z. John Williams Memorial School	Napaskiak	Combined	PK-12	132
Lewis Angapak Memorial School	Tuntutuliak	Combined	PK-12	131
Joann A. Alexie Memorial School	Atmautluak	Combined	PK-12	121
Akula Elitnaurvik School	Kasigluk	Combined	PK-12	118
Kwigillingok School	Kwigillingok	Combined	PK-12	112
Paul T. Albert Memorial School	Tununak	Combined	PK-12	102
Eek School	Eek	Combined	PK-12	98
Negtemiut Elitnaurviat School	Nightmute	Combined	PK-12	83
Mertarvik School	Mertarvik	Combined	PK-12	82
William Miller Memorial School	Napakiak	Combined	PK-12	78
Akiuk Memorial School	Kasigluk	Combined	PK-12	73
Rocky Mountain School	Goodnews Bay	Combined	PK-12	72
Kuskokwim Learning Academy	Bethel	High	09-12	49
Nuniwarmiut School	Mekoryuk	Combined	PK-12	43
Ayaprun School	Newtok	Combined	PK-12	33
Qugcuun Memorial School	Oscarville	Combined	PK-12	20
Bethel Youth Facility	Bethel	High	05-12	19
Arviq School	Platinum	Combined	KG-12	10

About Lower Kuskokwim School District

Lower Kuskokwim School District is a large Alaska school district running 29 campuses with combined enrollment near 3,866.

Looking at the level breakdown, Lower Kuskokwim School District spans 3 elementary, 3 high schools, and 23 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 133 in this district, noticeably below the Alaska typical of 263.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 12%: 4,328 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,823 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 28 to 27 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lower Kuskokwim School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Lower Kuskokwim School District?

Lower Kuskokwim School District operates 29 public K-12 schools in Alaska, serving approximately 3,866 students.

What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District?

Lower Kuskokwim School District includes 3 elementary, 3 high, 23 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest school in Lower Kuskokwim School District?

Bethel Regional High School is the largest public school in Lower Kuskokwim School District by enrollment, with approximately 410 students.

What grade levels does Lower Kuskokwim School District serve?

Lower Kuskokwim School District schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 29 campuses.

What cities does Lower Kuskokwim School District serve?

Lower Kuskokwim School District operates schools in Bethel, Kwethluk, Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Quinhagak, Toksook Bay, and 17 other communities across Alaska.

Are there charter schools in Lower Kuskokwim School District?

1 of the 29 schools listed under Lower Kuskokwim School District are charter schools.