For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 618 students in Kenai, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kenai, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School and Kenai Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Kenai have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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, AK (2025)
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.
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: 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, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kenai, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kenai, AK include Aurora Borealis Charter School and Kenai Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kenai?
3 public middle schools are located in Kenai.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai?
Kenai public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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