Best Valdez Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 407 students in Valdez, AK.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Valdez, AK are Hermon Hutchens Elementary 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 50% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valdez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).