For the 2026 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 (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.
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%
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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