For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,578 students in Kodiak Island Borough, AK. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kodiak Island Borough, AK are Port Lions School, Akhiok School and Ouzinkie School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kodiak Island Borough, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kodiak Island Borough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kodiak Island Borough (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Lions School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Akhiok School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ouzinkie School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
(907) 680-2204
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
(907) 680-2204
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Akteach
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
722 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7544
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7544
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 199:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Chiniak School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36158 Chiniak Hwy
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-8323
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-8323
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
961 Mallard
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7500
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7500
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Kodiak Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Rezanof East
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7460
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
East Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Benny Benson Dr
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7492
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7492
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Powell Ave
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7480
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7480
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Old Harbor School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Main St
Old Harbor, AK 99643
(907) 286-2213
Old Harbor, AK 99643
(907) 286-2213
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Kodiak Island Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Main St
Karluk, AK 99608
(907) 241-2217
Karluk, AK 99608
(907) 241-2217
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kodiak Island Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kodiak Island Borough, AK include Port Lions School, Akhiok School and Ouzinkie School. Kodiak Island Borough has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kodiak Island Borough?
12 public elementary schools are located in Kodiak Island Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Kodiak Island Borough?
Kodiak Island Borough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
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