For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,398 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown Juneau are Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School, Juneau Community Charter School and Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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.
Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1501
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Harborview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK include Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School, Juneau Community Charter School and Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau?
the neighborhood of Downtown Juneau, Juneau public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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