For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 323 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 47% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 47% 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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