For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 326 students in Sitka, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sitka, AK are Sitka Reach and Blatchley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sitka, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Sitka have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sitka, AK (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.
Blatchley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sitka, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sitka, AK include Sitka Reach and Blatchley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sitka?
2 public middle schools are located in Sitka.
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka?
Sitka public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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