For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 344 students in Talkeetna, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Talkeetna, AK are Talkeetna Elementary School and Susitna Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talkeetna, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Talkeetna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Talkeetna, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talkeetna Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Susitna Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Talkeetna, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Talkeetna, AK include Talkeetna Elementary School and Susitna Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Talkeetna?
2 public schools are located in Talkeetna.
What is the racial composition of students in Talkeetna?
Talkeetna public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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