For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 497 students in Seward, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Seward, AK are Seward Middle School, William H. Seward Elementary School and Seward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Seward have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Seward, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seward Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
William H. Seward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Seward High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Seward, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Spring Creek School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
606 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Seward, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Seward, AK include Seward Middle School, William H. Seward Elementary School and Seward High School.
How many public schools are located in Seward?
3 public schools are located in Seward.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward?
Seward public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Seward are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Seward include: Seward Middle School vs. Seward High School, William H. Seward Elementary School vs. Seward High School, Seward Middle School vs. William H. Seward Elementary School
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