For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 159 students in Wainwright, AK.
The top ranked public school in Wainwright, AK is Alak School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wainwright, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wainwright have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Wainwright, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alak School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wainwright, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Wainwright, AK include Alak School.
How many public schools are located in Wainwright?
1 public schools are located in Wainwright.
What is the racial composition of students in Wainwright?
Wainwright public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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