For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 95 students in Yakutat, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Yakutat, AK are Lead Correspondence and Yakutat School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yakutat, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Yakutat have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Yakutat, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
429 Forest Hwy
Yakutat, AK 99689
(907) 784-3317
Yakutat, AK 99689
(907) 784-3317
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Yakutat School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
429 Forest Hwy
Yakutat, AK 99689
(907) 784-3317
Yakutat, AK 99689
(907) 784-3317
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yakutat, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Yakutat, AK include Lead Correspondence and Yakutat School.
How many public schools are located in Yakutat?
2 public schools are located in Yakutat.
What is the racial composition of students in Yakutat?
Yakutat public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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