For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,943 students in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Mendenhall Valley are Thunder Mountain High School, Mendenhall River Community School and Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thunder Mountain High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mendenhall River Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau, AK include Thunder Mountain High School, Mendenhall River Community School and Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau?
the neighborhood of Mendenhall Valley, Juneau public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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