For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 704 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK. The top ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK are Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Pass School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Naukati School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Fast Track
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Schoenbar Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 Schoenbar
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-7200
Gr: 7-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3058 5th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Lot 7
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
333 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Gr: K-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK include Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Ketchikan Gateway Borough has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public middle schools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
7 public middle schools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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