Best Petersburg Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 476 students in Petersburg, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK are Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Petersburg, AK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Petersburg, AK include Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Petersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg?
3 public schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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