For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 911 students in Juneau, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Juneau, AK are Johnson Youth Center, Juneau Community Charter School and Homebridge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Juneau have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Juneau, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Juneau Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1639 Glacier Ave Rm 115
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1679
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1679
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Homebridge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 192:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Renninger St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Juneau, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alyeska Central School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3141 Channel Drive #100
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Juneau, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Juneau, AK include Johnson Youth Center, Juneau Community Charter School and Homebridge.
How many public middle schools are located in Juneau?
5 public middle schools are located in Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau?
Juneau public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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