Top 10 Best Public High Schools in Alaska (2025)

The top ranked public high schools in Alaska are Tanalian School, Skagway School and Fairbanks B.e.s.t.. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public high schools are Ketchikan.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Alaska is 24%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 30%.

Top Ranked Public High Schools in Alaska (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Tanalian School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
School Rd
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 781-2210
Rank: #22.
Skagway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Rank: #33.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 50-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Rank: #44.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mat-su Middle College School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: 8-12
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sitka Reach
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Anderson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
3120 First St
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Chenega School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
Main St
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Cooper Landing School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Eagle Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Hope School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Port Lions School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
Main St
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Rank: #7 - 147. - 14.
Whale Pass School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Rank: #1515.
Mat-su Central School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: ≥50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-12
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Ak-trails Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
100 Heather Street Unit 2
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 828-8254
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Akhiok School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-12
Main St
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Akutan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
202 Volcano Dr
Akutan, AK 99553
(907) 698-2205
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Aleknagik School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
127 Lake St
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Beryozova School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-12
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Cantwell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
29 Main St
Cantwell, AK 99729
(907) 768-2372
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Chignik Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
School Rd
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(907) 268-4147
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Clarks Point School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
29 Sagayak Ave
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Crow Village Sam School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
202 Blueberry Hill
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 467-4229
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Diomede School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Earla Hutchinson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
161 Milepost Steese Hwy
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Extensions Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-12
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
False Pass School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
300 Valley Rd
False Pass, AK 99583
(907) 548-2224
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 5-12
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Gusty Michael School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
205 Elbow Rd
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 537-3225
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Hollis School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
Tract 4a Of Asls 96-31
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 530-7108
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
102 Nw Fairbanks Ave
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
(907) 329-2244
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Igiugig School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
School Rd
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 209-7375
Rank: #16 - 6316. - 63.
Innoko River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
101 Pine St
Shageluk, AK 99665
(907) 473-8233
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