Bethel, AK (99559) is a small city located in southwestern Alaska. It has a population of approximately 6,200 people and is located within the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. The local education in Bethel is provided through the Lower Kuskokwim School District which serves 1,500 pre-kindergarten to 12th grade students. This district has 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools that are accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. The district strives to provide students with an excellent education based on the core educational objectives outlined by the state of Alaska. Additionally, the school ratings for Bethel are generally favorable with most schools receiving ratings of \"excellent\" or \"good\" from independent review organizations such as BestPlaces.net and BestPlaces.com. Thus, residents of Bethel can expect their children to receive quality educational experiences that prepare them for college and successful careers beyond high school graduation.
Bethel (zip 99559) schools spend $41,433 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 1,084 students per librarian, and 1,431 children per counselor.