For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 744 students in Sitka, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sitka, AK are Sitka Reach, Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School and Blatchley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sitka, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sitka have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sitka, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sitka Reach
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Grades: 2-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Blatchley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baranof Elementary School
Magnet School
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Grades: PK-1
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sitka, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sitka, AK include Sitka Reach, Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School and Blatchley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sitka?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sitka.
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka?
Sitka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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