For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,315 students in Juneau, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Juneau, AK are Johnson Youth Center, Juneau Community Charter School and Homebridge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Juneau have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Juneau, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Juneau Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1679
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1679
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Homebridge
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Renninger St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Floyd Dryden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Juneau, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alyeska Central School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3141 Channel Drive #100
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Juneau, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Juneau, AK include Johnson Youth Center, Juneau Community Charter School and Homebridge.
How many public middle schools are located in Juneau?
6 public middle schools are located in Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau?
Juneau public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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