Top 10 Best Juneau City And Borough Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,355 students in Juneau City And Borough, AK (there are 4 private schools, serving 161 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Juneau City And Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Juneau City And Borough, AK are Auke Bay Elementary School, Thunder Mountain High School and Homebridge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau City And Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Juneau City And Borough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Juneau City And Borough Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Auke Bay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11880 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thunder Mountain High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Homebridge
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Juneau Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1679
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.s.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #77.
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Renninger St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Juneau-douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalt
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #99.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Rank: #1010.
Mendenhall River Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Saytik: Gastineau Community School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #1212.
Glacier Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1313.
Harborview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1414.
Floyd Dryden Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #1515.
Riverbend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Juneau City And Borough, AK

Juneau City And Borough Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Alyeska Central School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
3141 Channel Drive #100
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Grades: K-12
| 253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Juneau City And Borough, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Juneau City And Borough, AK include Auke Bay Elementary School, Thunder Mountain High School and Homebridge.
How many public schools are located in Juneau City And Borough, AK?
15 public schools are located in Juneau City And Borough, AK.
What percentage of students in Juneau City And Borough, AK go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Juneau City And Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau City And Borough, AK?
Juneau City And Borough, AK public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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