For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 763 students in Sitka, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sitka, AK are Sitka Reach, Blatchley Middle School and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sitka, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sitka have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: 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 elementary schools in Sitka, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sitka, AK include Sitka Reach, Blatchley Middle School and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sitka?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sitka.
What is the racial composition of students in Sitka?
Sitka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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