For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 452 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Kake Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Petersburg Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Kake Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Petersburg Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Kake Elementary & High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
3 public elementary schools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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