Top 5 Best Mendenhall Valley Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,943 students in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Mendenhall Valley are Thunder Mountain High School, Mendenhall River Community School and Glacier Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK include Thunder Mountain High School, Mendenhall River Community School and Glacier Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK?
the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK public schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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