For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 110 students in 99829, AK.
The top-ranked public school in 99829, AK is Hoonah City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 99829 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99829, AK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99829, AK Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoonah City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
99829, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99829, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in 99829, AK include Hoonah City School.
How many public schools are located in 99829?
1 public schools are located in 99829.
What is the racial composition of students in 99829?
99829 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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