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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Schools in Alaska (2026)

The most improved public schools in Alaska are Crow Village Sam School, Kaltag School and Ouzinkie School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 245 411 Avg. Improved Rank: 316

Most Improved Public Schools in Alaska (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Crow Village Sam School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +411
(from 446 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
202 Blueberry Hill
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 467-4229
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kaltag School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +399
(from 434 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
Main St
Kaltag, AK 99748
(907) 534-2204
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ouzinkie School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +399
(from 434 to 35)
Grades: K-12
Main St
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
(907) 680-2204
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aleknagik School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +385
(from 420 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
127 Lake St
Aleknagik, AK 99555
(907) 842-5681
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Qugcuun Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +385
(from 420 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
115 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 737-7214
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tsuk Taih School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +374
(from 409 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
#1 Marten Hill Dr
Chalkyitsik, AK 99788
(907) 848-8113
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Twin Hills School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +374
(from 409 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
#5 Twin Hills School Rd
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 525-4215
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Akhiok School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +343
(from 378 to 35)
Grades: K-12
Main St
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 836-2223
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Clarks Point School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +343
(from 378 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
29 Sagayak Ave
Clarks Point, AK 99569
(907) 236-1218
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Naukati School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +343
(from 378 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Pacific High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +343
(from 378 to 35)
Grades: 9-12
509 Lincoln
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-0525
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Top Of The Kuskokwim School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +343
(from 378 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
9190 Main St
Nikolai, AK 99691
(907) 293-2427
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
William Sonny Nelson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +343
(from 378 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
#5 Ekwok School Rd
Ekwok, AK 99580
(907) 464-3344
Rank: #1414.
Jeffery A. Bader Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +334
(from 369 to 35)
Grades: K-12
102 Main St
Holy Cross, AK 99602
(907) 476-7131
Rank: #1515.
Diomede School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +329
(from 465 to 136)
Grades: PK-12
Main St
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 686-3021
Rank: #1616.
Hope School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +296
(from 322 to 26)
Grades: PK-12
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Rank: #1717.
Moose Pass School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +294
(from 322 to 28)
Grades: K-8
33752 Depot Rd
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Akutan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
202 Volcano Dr
Akutan, AK 99553
(907) 698-2205
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Beryozova School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: K-12
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Blackwell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
1 School Dr
Anvik, AK 99558
(907) 663-6348
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Chignik Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
School Rd
Chignik Lake, AK 99548
(907) 268-4147
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Earla Hutchinson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
161 Milepost Steese Hwy
Circle, AK 99733
(907) 773-1250
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Ella B. Vernetti School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-8
100 Main St
Koyukuk, AK 99754
(907) 927-2212
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Howard Valentine Coffman Cove School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
102 Nw Fairbanks Ave
Coffman Cove, AK 99918
(907) 329-2244
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Igiugig School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
School Rd
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 209-7375
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Innoko River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
101 Pine St
Shageluk, AK 99665
(907) 473-8233
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Meshik School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
School Rd
Port Heiden, AK 99549
(907) 318-2925
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Nondalton School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
100 School Rd
Nondalton, AK 99640
(907) 318-2936
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Perryville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-12
School Road
Perryville, AK 99648
(907) 290-8611
Rank: #18 - 3018. - 30.
Trapper Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +287
(from 322 to 35)
Grades: PK-5
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Rank: #3131.
Johnny Oldman School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +273
(from 409 to 136)
Grades: PK-12
Moose Loop 4
Hughes, AK 99745
(907) 889-2204
Rank: #3232.
Johnnie John Sr. School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +268
(from 434 to 166)
Grades: PK-12
203 Mountville Dr
Crooked Creek, AK 99575
(907) 432-2205
Rank: #3333.
Allakaket School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +260
(from 434 to 174)
Grades: PK-12
3rd Street Complex
Allakaket, AK 99720
(907) 968-2205
Rank: #3434.
Tebughna School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +254
(from 420 to 166)
Grades: PK-12
46400 D St
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Rank: #3535.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +245
(from 419 to 174)
Grades: 6-12
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
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