For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 285 students in Haines Borough, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Haines Borough, AK are Klukwan School, Haines High School and Haines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haines Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Haines Borough have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Haines Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Klukwan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Mile 22 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5551
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5551
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Haines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Haines Home School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Haines Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Haines Correspondence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 1289
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-2411
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-2411
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
27 Mile Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5527
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5527
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Haines Borough, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Haines Borough, AK include Klukwan School, Haines High School and Haines Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Haines Borough?
4 public schools are located in Haines Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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