For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 314 students in Metlakatla, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Metlakatla, AK are Metlakatla High School, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School and Richard Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metlakatla, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Metlakatla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Metlakatla, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metlakatla High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
89 8th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 4th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Metlakatla, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4 Milton St.
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 305-1080
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 305-1080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Metlakatla, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Metlakatla, AK include Metlakatla High School, Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School and Richard Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Metlakatla?
3 public schools are located in Metlakatla.
What is the racial composition of students in Metlakatla?
Metlakatla public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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