For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 175 students in Girdwood, AK.
The top ranked public middle school in Girdwood, AK is Girdwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Girdwood, AK public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Girdwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Girdwood, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Girdwood School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Girdwood, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Girdwood, AK include Girdwood School.
How many public middle schools are located in Girdwood?
1 public middle schools are located in Girdwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Girdwood?
Girdwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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