The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 23%
67%
Avg. Statewide: 37%
Top Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in Alaska (2025)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
67%
(6 out of 9)
(6 out of 9)
Rank: #22.
38%
(11 out of 29)
(11 out of 29)
Rank: #33.
36%
(4 out of 11)
(4 out of 11)
Rank: #44.
25%
(3 out of 12)
(3 out of 12)
Rank: #55.
23%
(3 out of 13)
(3 out of 13)
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