For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,171 students in Ketchikan, AK. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ketchikan, AK are Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ketchikan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Ketchikan, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Pass School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Naukati School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Point Higgins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Fast Track
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2127
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Fawn Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Houghtaling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ketchikan, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ketchikan, AK include Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Ketchikan has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ketchikan?
9 public elementary schools are located in Ketchikan.
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan?
Ketchikan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% 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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