For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 464 students in 99833, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in 99833, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 99833 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 99833, AK 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 99833, AK Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99833, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in 99833, AK include Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Petersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in 99833?
3 public schools are located in 99833.
What is the racial composition of students in 99833?
99833 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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