South Naknek, AK is a small rural town in Southwest Alaska. The village, which had a population of 313 according to the 2010 census, is served by the Bristol Bay Borough School District. Education in South Naknek is important to its residents and local establishments. The school district has one school that upholds standards for students in grades PreK-12. According to BestPlaces’s 2021 rankings, the school district has an overall rating of 7/10 based on student and parent reviews of academics, health and safety, extracurricular activities, athletics, diversity and college readiness. The ratings reflect the quality of education that students receive in South Naknek’s local schools. Local businesses such as fishing companies offer educational programs which give back to the community by teaching youth useful skills related to their industry. Overall, education in South Naknek is seen as a vital part of the town’s culture and identity.
South Naknek schools spend $41,119 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 151 students per librarian, and 0 children per counselor.