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Top 100 lowest student–teacher ratio in Alaska (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index (US) for context; 100 schools shown.

  1. 1
    21
    Richard Johnson ElementaryMetlakatla · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.7
  2. 2
    82
    Xoots Elementary SchoolSitka · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.1
  3. 3
    59
    Fawn Mountain ElementaryKetchikan · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.0
  4. 4
    55
    North Star ElementaryKodiak · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.1
  5. 5
    51
    Delta Junction Senior High SchoolDelta Junction · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.5
  6. 6
    27
    Dillingham ElementaryDillingham · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.6
  7. 7
    48
    East ElementaryKodiak · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.7
  8. 8
    70
    Point Higgins SchoolKetchikan · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.3
  9. 9
    24
    Bethel Regional High SchoolBethel · Public HighStudents per teacher: 11.4
  10. 10
    46
    Sterling ElementarySterling · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.4
  11. 11
    43
    Houghtaling ElementaryKetchikan · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.9
  12. 12
    52
    Talkeetna ElementaryTalkeetna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
  13. 13
    67
    Rae C. Stedman ElementaryPetersburg · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
  14. 14
    32
    Meadow Lakes ElementaryWasilla · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.3
  15. 15
    24
    Dillingham Middle/High SchoolDillingham · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.4
  16. 16
    61
    Hermon Hutchens ElementaryValdez · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
  17. 17
    38
    Cordova Jr/Sr High SchoolCordova · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.6
  18. 18
    59
    Schoenbar Middle SchoolKetchikan · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.6
  19. 19
    49
    Nikiski North Star ElementaryKenai · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
  20. 20
    42
    Main ElementaryKodiak · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
  21. 21
    59
    Willow ElementaryWillow · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.7
  22. 22
    79
    Girdwood SchoolGirdwood · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
  23. 23
    57
    Haines ElementaryHaines · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
  24. 24
    63
    William H. Seward Elementary SchoolSeward · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
  25. 25
    53
    Chapman SchoolAnchor Point · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.9
  26. 26
    16
    Nome-Beltz Middle/HighNome · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.0
  27. 27
    55
    Petersburg High SchoolPetersburg · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.1
  28. 28
    15
    Galena Interior Learning Academy (GILA)Galena · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.2
  29. 29
    21
    Lake Otis ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
  30. 30
    66
    West Homer ElementaryHomer · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
  31. 31
    62
    Butte ElementaryPalmer · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
  32. 32
    17
    Airport Heights ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.3
  33. 33
    65
    Swanson ElementaryPalmer · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
  34. 34
    86
    Academy Charter SchoolPalmer · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.4
  35. 35
    63
    Unalaska Jr/Sr High SchoolUnalaska · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.4
  36. 36
    27
    Houston High SchoolBig Lake · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.5
  37. 37
    69
    Valdez High SchoolValdez · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.5
  38. 38
    33
    Barrow High SchoolUtqiagvik · Public HighStudents per teacher: 13.6
  39. 39
    66
    Eagle's View Elementary SchoolUnalaska · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.6
  40. 40
    50
    Kaleidoscope School of Arts & ScienceKenai · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
  41. 41
    54
    Mt. Eccles ElementaryCordova · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
  42. 42
    26
    Nunaka Valley ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
  43. 43
    67
    Keet Gooshi Heen ElementarySitka · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
  44. 44
    24
    Houston Middle SchoolHouston · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 13.8
  45. 45
    50
    Fire Lake ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
  46. 46
    13
    Nome ElementaryNome · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
  47. 47
    47
    Soldotna ElementarySoldotna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.0
  48. 48
    69
    Delta Junction Junior High SchoolDelta Junction · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.2
  49. 49
    33
    Lake Hood ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
  50. 50
    59
    Blatchley Middle SchoolSitka · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.2
  51. 51
    16
    Williwaw ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.3
  52. 52
    10
    Mountain View ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.4
  53. 53
    68
    McNeil Canyon ElementaryHomer · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.4
  54. 54
    42
    Mikelnguut ElitnaurviatBethel · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
  55. 55
    64
    Paul Banks ElementaryHomer · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
  56. 56
    41
    Mt. View ElementaryKenai · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
  57. 57
    63
    Goose Bay ElementaryWasilla · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.5
  58. 58
    25
    Spring Hill ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
  59. 59
    72
    Homer Middle SchoolHomer · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.6
  60. 60
    44
    Susitna Valley HighTalkeetna · Public HighStudents per teacher: 14.6
  61. 61
    45
    Klatt ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
  62. 62
    78
    Peterson ElementaryKodiak · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
  63. 63
    40
    Tanaina ElementaryWasilla · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
  64. 64
    31
    Gladys Wood ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
  65. 65
    73
    Rogers Park ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
  66. 66
    22
    Russian Jack ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.9
  67. 67
    64
    Fireweed AcademyHomer · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.9
  68. 68
    37
    Kodiak Middle SchoolKodiak · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 14.9
  69. 69
    61
    Evergreen ElementaryWrangell · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.9
  70. 70
    38
    Denali Montessori ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.0
  71. 71
    26
    Northwood ABCAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.0
  72. 72
    41
    Snowshoe ElementaryWasilla · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.0
  73. 73
    10
    Wonder Park ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
  74. 74
    75
    O'Malley ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
  75. 75
    53
    Harborview ElementaryJuneau · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
  76. 76
    54
    Larson ElementaryWasilla · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
  77. 77
    44
    Dena'ina Elementary SchoolWasilla · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
  78. 78
    68
    Delta Junction ElementaryDelta Junction · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
  79. 79
    41
    Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley SchoolJuneau · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
  80. 80
    56
    Sitka High SchoolSitka · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.3
  81. 81
    61
    Redoubt ElementarySoldotna · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.3
  82. 82
    25
    Eben Hopson Middle SchoolUtqiagvik · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.3
  83. 83
    37
    Fred Ipalook ElementaryUtqiagvik · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.4
  84. 84
    17
    Willow Crest ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
  85. 85
    59
    Tustumena ElementaryKasilof · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
  86. 86
    67
    Pioneer Peak ElementaryPalmer · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
  87. 87
    50
    Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter SchoolKetchikan · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
  88. 88
    64
    Eagle River ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
  89. 89
    50
    Sayeik: Gastineau Community SchoolJuneau · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
  90. 90
    19
    Ptarmigan ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.7
  91. 91
    51
    Ketchikan Charter SchoolKetchikan · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.8
  92. 92
    35
    Chinook ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
  93. 93
    8
    North Star ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
  94. 94
    68
    Homestead ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
  95. 95
    16
    June Nelson ElementaryKotzebue · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
  96. 96
    55
    George H. Gilson Middle SchoolValdez · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 15.9
  97. 97
    9
    Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
  98. 98
    77
    Rabbit Creek ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
  99. 99
    59
    Sand Lake ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
  100. 100
    78
    Ravenwood ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0

Richard Johnson Elementary in Metlakatla leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Alaska with Students per teacher 8.7. Of the 100 schools shown, 95 are public, 5 are charter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Alaska?

Richard Johnson Elementary in Metlakatla ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Alaska with Students per teacher 8.7 (Enrollment: 130).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Alaska ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.