For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 704 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK. The top ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK are Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School, Whale Pass School and Naukati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Whale Pass School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Naukati School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Fast Track
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #77.
Schoenbar Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Grades: 7-8
| 267 students
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2128
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2128
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tract 7c Of Asls 96-30
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 594-6110
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 594-6110
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3058 5th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Lot 7
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
333 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: K-6
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK include Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School, Whale Pass School and Naukati School. Ketchikan Gateway Borough has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public middle schools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
7 public middle schools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% 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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