For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 583 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Petersburg Census Area (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Charles W St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Petersburg Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 450
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Petersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
4 public schools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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