For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,320 students in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendenhall Valley are Mendenhall River Community School, Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School and Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mendenhall River Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK include Mendenhall River Community School, Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School and Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau?
the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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