For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 345 students in Petersburg, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg, AK are Mitkof Middle School and Rae C. Stedman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Petersburg, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg, AK include Mitkof Middle School and Rae C. Stedman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petersburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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