For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 497 students in Seward, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Seward, AK are Seward Middle School, William H. Seward Elementary School and Seward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Seward have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Seward, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seward Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
William H. Seward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Seward High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Seward, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Spring Creek School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
606 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seward, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Seward, AK include Seward Middle School, William H. Seward Elementary School and Seward High School.
How many public schools are located in Seward?
3 public schools are located in Seward.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward?
Seward public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Seward are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Seward include: Seward High School vs. Seward Middle School, Seward High School vs. William H. Seward Elementary School
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