For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 573 students in 99686, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in 99686, AK are Hermon Hutchens Elementary School, George H. Gilson Middle School and Valdez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99686 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99686, AK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99686, AK Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Valdez High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4767
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
99686, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99686, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in 99686, AK include Hermon Hutchens Elementary School, George H. Gilson Middle School and Valdez High School.
How many public schools are located in 99686?
3 public schools are located in 99686.
What is the racial composition of students in 99686?
99686 public schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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