For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 276 students in Tok, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Tok, AK are Mentasta Lake School, Tetlin School and Alaska Reach Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tok, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Tok have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Tok, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mentasta Lake School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tetlin School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Alaska Reach Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Tok School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tok, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Tok, AK include Mentasta Lake School, Tetlin School and Alaska Reach Academy.
How many public schools are located in Tok?
4 public schools are located in Tok.
What is the racial composition of students in Tok?
Tok public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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