For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 763 students in 99835, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99835, AK are Sitka Reach, Blatchley Middle School and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99835 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99835, AK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99835, AK Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Blatchley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Gr: 2-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Gr: PK-1 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99835, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99835, AK include Sitka Reach, Blatchley Middle School and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99835?
4 public elementary schools are located in 99835.
What is the racial composition of students in 99835?
99835 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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