For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 605 students in Valdez, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Valdez, AK are Hermon Hutchens Elementary School, George H. Gilson Middle School and Valdez High 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 48% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Valdez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Valdez, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Valdez, AK include Hermon Hutchens Elementary School, George H. Gilson Middle School and Valdez High School.
How many public schools are located in Valdez?
3 public schools are located in Valdez.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez?
Valdez public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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