For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 476 students in Petersburg, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK are Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Petersburg, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK include Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Petersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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