For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 219 students in Haines Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Haines Borough, AK are Klukwan School, Haines Elementary School and Haines Home School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haines Borough, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Haines Borough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Haines Borough (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Klukwan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Mile 22 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5551
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5551
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Haines Home School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Haines Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Haines Correspondence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 1289
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-2411
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-2411
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 5%
27 Mile Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5527
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5527
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Haines Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Haines Borough, AK include Klukwan School, Haines Elementary School and Haines Home School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Haines Borough?
3 public elementary schools are located in Haines Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
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