For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,085 students in Juneau, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 110 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Juneau, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top-ranked public schools in Juneau, AK are Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale and Sayeik Gastineau Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Juneau have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Juneau, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
3101 Dimond Park Loop
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1900
Gr: 7-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Juneau, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Juneau, AK include Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale and Sayeik Gastineau Community School.
How many public schools are located in Juneau?
13 public schools are located in Juneau.
What percentage of students in Juneau go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Juneau are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau?
Juneau public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Juneau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Juneau include: Sayeik Gastineau Community School vs. Harborview Elementary School, Harborview Elementary School vs. Sayeik Gastineau Community School, Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School vs. Juneau-douglas High School Yadaa.at Kale
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