For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,544 students in Sitka, AK (there are , serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sitka, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Sitka, AK are Sitka Reach, Pacific High School and Blatchley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sitka, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sitka have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sitka, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sitka Reach
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
509 Lincoln
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Blatchley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Sitka High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Lake St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Gr: 2-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Seward Ave
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Gr: PK-1 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sitka, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Sitka, AK include Sitka Reach, Pacific High School and Blatchley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sitka?
7 public schools are located in Sitka.
What percentage of students in Sitka go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sitka are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka?
Sitka public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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