For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 229 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Mitkof Middle School and Kake Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Petersburg Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Kake Elementary & High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Petersburg Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Mitkof Middle School and Kake Elementary & High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
2 public middle schools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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