For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,566 students in Sitka City And Borough, AK (there are , serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sitka City And Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK are Sitka Reach, Pacific High School and Port Alexander School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sitka City And 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 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sitka City And Borough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Sitka City And Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sitka Reach
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
509 Lincoln
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Port Alexander School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Block 9 Tract A
Port Alexander, AK 99836
(907) 568-2205
Port Alexander, AK 99836
(907) 568-2205
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Grades: 2-5
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Blatchley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
Sitka High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Lake St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Seward Ave
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Grades: PK-1
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK include Sitka Reach, Pacific High School and Port Alexander School.
How many public schools are located in Sitka City And Borough?
8 public schools are located in Sitka City And Borough.
What percentage of students in Sitka City And Borough go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sitka City And Borough are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka City And Borough?
Sitka City And Borough public schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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