For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 452 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Kake Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Petersburg Census Area (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Kake Elementary & High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Mitkof Middle School, Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Kake Elementary & High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
3 public elementary schools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
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