For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 308 students in Nikiski, AK.
The top-ranked public school in Nikiski, AK is Nikiski Middle/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nikiski, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Nikiski have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Nikiski, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nikiski Middle/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Nikiski, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 8229
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nikiski, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Nikiski, AK include Nikiski Middle/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Nikiski?
1 public schools are located in Nikiski.
What is the racial composition of students in Nikiski?
Nikiski public schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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