For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 707 students in Valdez, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Valdez, AK are Valdez High School, Hermon Hutchens Elementary School and Valdez Home School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdez, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Valdez have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Valdez, AK (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valdez High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Valdez Home School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valdez, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Valdez, AK include Valdez High School, Hermon Hutchens Elementary School and Valdez Home School.
How many public schools are located in Valdez, AK?
4 public schools are located in Valdez, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez, AK?
Valdez, AK public schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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