For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 542 students in Valdez, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valdez, AK are Hermon Hutchens Elementary School, Valdez Home School and George H. Gilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdez, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valdez have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Valdez, AK (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Valdez, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valdez, AK include Hermon Hutchens Elementary School, Valdez Home School and George H. Gilson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Valdez, AK?
3 public elementary schools are located in Valdez, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez, AK?
Valdez, AK public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% 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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