For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 438 students in Petersburg, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK are Mitkof Middle School, Petersburg High School and Rae C. Stedman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Petersburg, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Petersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK include Mitkof Middle School, Petersburg High School and Rae C. Stedman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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