For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 301 students in Metlakatla, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Metlakatla, AK are Metlakatla High School, Richard Johnson Elementary School and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metlakatla, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Metlakatla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Metlakatla, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metlakatla High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89 8th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 4th Ave
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-6095
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Metlakatla, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Metlakatla, AK include Metlakatla High School, Richard Johnson Elementary School and Charles R. Leask Sr. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Metlakatla?
3 public schools are located in Metlakatla.
What is the racial composition of students in Metlakatla?
Metlakatla public schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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