Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat in Kotzebue, AK, offers early childhood programs for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, remote town setting.
- The school enrolls 12 students total, including 1 student in kindergarten, with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 2 teachers.
- Student diversity is a notable feature, with 100% students of color and representation of American Indian students.
- Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for diversity based on student racial and ethnic composition.
- The school serves families seeking a small, culturally diverse early learning program in the Kotzebue community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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The application deadline for Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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