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鈥搕eacher 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.
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)
Top Rankings
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat?
The application deadline for Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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