For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 278 students in Hoonah-angoon Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Hoonah-angoon Census Area, AK are Pelican School, Gustavus School and Hoonah City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hoonah-angoon Census Area, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hoonah-angoon Census Area have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Hoonah-angoon Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelican School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Chum Way
Pelican, AK 99832
(907) 735-2236
Pelican, AK 99832
(907) 735-2236
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Gustavus School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Gustavus Rd
Gustavus, AK 99826
(907) 697-2248
Gustavus, AK 99826
(907) 697-2248
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Hoonah City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Angoon School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Angoon, AK 99820
(907) 788-3302
Angoon, AK 99820
(907) 788-3302
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Big Dog Salmon Way
Tenakee Springs, AK 99841
(907) 788-3302
Tenakee Springs, AK 99841
(907) 788-3302
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Hoonah-angoon Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
123 Tenakee Springs Street
Angoon, AK 99820
(907) 736-2204
Angoon, AK 99820
(907) 736-2204
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hoonah-angoon Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Hoonah-angoon Census Area, AK include Pelican School, Gustavus School and Hoonah City School.
How many public schools are located in Hoonah-angoon Census Area?
5 public schools are located in Hoonah-angoon Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Hoonah-angoon Census Area?
Hoonah-angoon Census Area public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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