For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 583 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Mitkof Middle School, Petersburg High School and Rae C. Stedman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Kake Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Petersburg Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Mitkof Middle School, Petersburg High School and Rae C. Stedman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
4 public schools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public schools minority enrollment is 49% 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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