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Best Ketchikan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,084 students in Ketchikan, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 614 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Ketchikan, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%). Ketchikan has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alaska.
The top-ranked public schools in Ketchikan, AK are Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Ketchikan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Ketchikan, AK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Pass School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Naukati School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Point Higgins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Fast Track
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Fawn Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Houghtaling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Ketchikan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2610 4th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-9815
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Schoenbar Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Gr: 7-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ketchikan, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Ketchikan, AK include Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Ketchikan has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public schools are located in Ketchikan?
12 public schools are located in Ketchikan.
What percentage of students in Ketchikan go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Ketchikan are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan?
Ketchikan public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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