For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 3,500 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Hope School and Cooper Landing School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hope School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cooper Landing School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Moose Pass School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33752 Depot Rd
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Susan B English School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Nikolaevsk School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65524 Nikolaevsk
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Connections
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Gr: K-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Seward Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
River City Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kachemak Selo School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44032 Milton Rd #b11
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tebughna School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46400 D St
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1313.
Ninilchik School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Kenai Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Chapman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73286 School Ave
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Nikiski Middle/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Port Graham School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1919.
Voznesenka School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33002 Voznesenka Loop
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2020.
Nanwalek School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2121.
Razdolna School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31746 Basargin Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 8229
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 23%
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Spring Creek School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
606 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Hope School and Cooper Landing School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
22 public middle schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Kenai Peninsula Borough public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough include: Chapman School vs. Ninilchik School
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