For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 2,413 students in Juneau, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Juneau, AK is Sayeik Gastineau Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Juneau have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Juneau, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Juneau, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alyeska Central School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3141 Channel Drive #100
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Juneau, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Juneau, AK include Sayeik Gastineau Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Juneau?
10 public elementary schools are located in Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau?
Juneau public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Juneau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Juneau include: Sayeik Gastineau Community School vs. Harborview Elementary School, Mendenhall River Community School vs. Auke Bay Elementary School, Harborview Elementary School vs. Sayeik Gastineau Community School
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