For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,132 students in North Slope Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Slope Borough, AK are Kali School, Meade River School and Harold Kaveolook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Slope Borough, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in North Slope Borough have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Slope Borough (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kali School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Meade River School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harold Kaveolook School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nunamiut School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Alak School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tikigaq School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Slope Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Slope Borough, AK include Kali School, Meade River School and Harold Kaveolook School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Slope Borough?
8 public middle schools are located in North Slope Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in North Slope Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in North Slope Borough include: Meade River School vs. Tikigaq School, Tikigaq School vs. Meade River School
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