Best Schools in Alakanuk, Alaska
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Alakanuk School
Other · Lower Yukon School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Income
$39,667
household · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Income
$39,667
household · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Alakanuk
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alakanuk School | 6.7 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $39,667
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 68%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Alakanuk compares
Median household income
$40k
59% of Alaska median
About Schools in Alakanuk, Alaska
Alakanuk, Alaska is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 6.7 out of 10, schools in Alakanuk show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Alakanuk is Alakanuk School with a composite score of 6.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Alakanuk is served by 1 school district: Lower Yukon School District. These districts collectively serve 2,045 students.
Alakanuk's community shows 1% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $39,667. The poverty rate in the area is 39.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 229 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.7 |
Schools in Alakanuk
Alakanuk, Alaska · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$39,667
Median Rent
$828/mo
Population
997
College Educated
1%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty Rate
39.9%
Community Profile
Alakanuk has a median household income of $39,667. It is a community where 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a poverty rate of 39.9%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Alakanuk, Alaska
How many schools are in Alakanuk, Alaska?
Alakanuk has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Alakanuk, Alaska?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Alakanuk is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Alakanuk, Alaska?
The top-ranked school in Alakanuk on MySchoolScout is Alakanuk School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Alakanuk, Alaska?
Alakanuk is served by 1 school district: Lower Yukon School District.
What is the education level in Alakanuk, Alaska?
According to Census data, 1% of adults in Alakanuk have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Alakanuk, Alaska?
The median household income in Alakanuk is approximately $39,667 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alakanuk, Alaska?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Alakanuk is 19.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Alakanuk, Alaska?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.