Bethel city, AK
ZIP 99559 — Schools & Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area
School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities
Schools & Education in ZIP 99559
K-12 nearby
9
Public
9
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 99559 (Bethel, AK) is associated with Lower Kuskokwim School District (LEA 0200001) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.
Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 9 K-12 schools (9 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.0 miles.
ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.
Schools FAQ for ZIP 99559
What school district is ZIP code 99559 in?
ZIP 99559 (Bethel, AK) maps to Lower Kuskokwim School District (LEA ID 0200001) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 99559?
US5 lists 9 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 99559 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 99559 attend private school (ACS estimate).
Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.3% |
| High school | 45.0% |
| Less than HS | 13.2% |
| School district | Lower Kuskokwim School District |