For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 203 students in 99926, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99926, AK are Richard Johnson Elementary School and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99926 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99926, AK have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best 99926, AK Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 4th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99926, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99926, AK include Richard Johnson Elementary School and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99926?
2 public elementary schools are located in 99926.
What is the racial composition of students in 99926?
99926 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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