For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 285 students in Haines Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Haines Borough, AK are Klukwan School, Haines High School and Haines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haines Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Haines Borough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Haines Borough (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Klukwan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Mile 22 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5551
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5551
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Haines High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Haines Home School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Haines Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Haines Correspondence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Box 1289
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-2411
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-2411
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 5%
27 Mile Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5527
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 767-5527
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Haines Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Haines Borough, AK include Klukwan School, Haines High School and Haines Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Haines Borough?
4 public schools are located in Haines Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Haines Borough?
Haines Borough public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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