Top 10 Best Ketchikan Gateway Borough Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,201 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 614 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK are Point Higgins School, Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School and Whale Pass School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Ketchikan Gateway Borough Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Point Higgins School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Whale Pass School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Fast Track
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Naukati School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
Fawn Mountain Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Ketchikan High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2610 4th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-9815
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Houghtaling Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #1010.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1111.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #1212.
Schoenbar Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Grades: 7-8
| 256 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2128
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tract 7c Of Asls 96-30
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 594-6110
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3058 5th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Lot 7
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
333 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: K-6
| 165 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK include Point Higgins School, Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School and Whale Pass School.
How many public schools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
12 public schools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK.
What percentage of students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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