For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 785 students in Sitka City And Borough, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK are Sitka Reach, Port Alexander School and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sitka City And Borough, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sitka City And Borough have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sitka City And Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sitka Reach
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Port Alexander School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Block 9 Tract A
Port Alexander, AK 99836
(907) 568-2205
Port Alexander, AK 99836
(907) 568-2205
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Grades: 2-5
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Blatchley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Grades: PK-1
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sitka City And Borough, AK include Sitka Reach, Port Alexander School and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sitka City And Borough?
5 public elementary schools are located in Sitka City And Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka City And Borough?
Sitka City And Borough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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