For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 212 students in Metlakatla, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Metlakatla, AK are Richard Johnson Elementary School and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metlakatla, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Metlakatla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Metlakatla, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 4th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Metlakatla, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Metlakatla, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Metlakatla, AK include Richard Johnson Elementary School and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Metlakatla?
2 public elementary schools are located in Metlakatla.
What is the racial composition of students in Metlakatla?
Metlakatla public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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