For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 669 students in Ketchikan, AK. The top-ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan, AK are Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ketchikan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Fast Track
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Schoenbar Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Gr: 7-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Ketchikan, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3058 5th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Lot 7
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
333 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Gr: K-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan, AK include Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Ketchikan has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public middle schools are located in Ketchikan?
7 public middle schools are located in Ketchikan.
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan?
Ketchikan public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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