For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 85 students in Thorne Bay, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Thorne Bay, AK are Ak-trails Correspondence and Thorne Bay School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thorne Bay, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Thorne Bay have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thorne Bay, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ak-trails Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Heather Street Unit 2
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Thorne Bay School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Sandy Beach Rd
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-3921
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-3921
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Thorne Bay, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Thorne Bay, AK include Ak-trails Correspondence and Thorne Bay School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thorne Bay?
2 public middle schools are located in Thorne Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Thorne Bay?
Thorne Bay public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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