6.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Juneau, Alaska

15 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 14

Private: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.7/10

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Choosing a school in Juneau?

Use this page to compare every school in Juneau by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Elementary · Juneau Borough School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Juneau for 2026 are Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School (8.3/10), Juneau Community Charter School (7.9/10), and Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.s. (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School

Rates 8.3/10 despite 9% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Juneau schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Juneau

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.7	92th
2	Juneau Community Charter School	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	86th
3	Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.s.	7.8 / 10	High	+1.0	85th
4	Auke Bay Elementary	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	82th
5	Juneau-douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale	7.6 / 10	High	+0.9	82th
6	Homebridge	6.8 / 10	Other	—	62th
7	Thunder Mountain High School	6.8 / 10	High	+0.1	62th
8	Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School	6.7 / 10	Middle	+0.0	59th
9	Harborview Elementary	6.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	52th
10	Mendenhall River Community School	5.7 / 10	Elementary	-1.0	37th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.7/10
Median household income: $101,141
Median home value: $433,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40%
Avg commute: 16 min
Owner-occupied homes: 66%

How Juneau compares

Alaska rank

#9 of 28

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Alaska avg (6.3)

Median household income

$101k

150% of Alaska median

Schools in this city

13

About Schools in Juneau, Alaska

Juneau, Alaska is home to 15 schools, including 14 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.7 out of 10, schools in Juneau 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 Juneau is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School with a composite score of 8.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Juneau is served by 1 school district: Juneau Borough School District. These districts collectively serve 4,265 students.

Juneau's community shows 40% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $101,141. The poverty rate in the area is 7.8%.

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.

Filter by Level: All Levels (15) Elementary (7) Middle (3) High (4)

Filter by Type: All Types (15) Public (14) Private (1)

Filter by Rating: All Ratings (15) Academics (13) Growth (13) Resources (13)

Filter by ZIP: 99801 (15)

Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School 198 students · Pre-K–8th	198	Pre-K–8th	8.3
2	Juneau Community Charter School 76 students · Kindergarten–8th	76	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
3	Auke Bay Elementary 319 students · Pre-K–5th	319	Pre-K–5th	7.6
4	Harborview Elementary 310 students · Pre-K–5th	310	Pre-K–5th	6.4
5	Mendenhall River Community School 294 students · Pre-K–5th	294	Pre-K–5th	5.7
6	Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School 262 students · Pre-K–5th	262	Pre-K–5th	5.6
7	Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School 298 students · Pre-K–5th	298	Pre-K–5th	5.4

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School 437 students · 6th–8th	437	6th–8th	6.7
2	Floyd Dryden Middle School 370 students · 6th–8th	370	6th–8th	4.3
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Juneau Sda Christian School Private 4 students · 3rd–7th	4	3rd–7th	—

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.s. 88 students · 9th–12th	88	9th–12th	7.8
2	Juneau-douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale 561 students · 9th–12th	561	9th–12th	7.6
3	Thunder Mountain High School 589 students · 9th–12th	589	9th–12th	6.8
4	Johnson Youth Center 8 students · 5th–12th	8	5th–12th	—

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Homebridge 192 students · Pre-K–12th	192	Pre-K–12th	6.8

Schools in Juneau

Juneau, Alaska · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$101,141

Median Home Value

$433,000

Median Rent

$1,468/mo

Population

29,796

College Educated

40%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

16 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Community Profile

Juneau has a median household income of $101,141. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $433,000, with a median rent of $1,468/month. The local poverty rate of 7.8% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 16 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Alaska
Elementary: 7
Middle: 3
High: 4
Other: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "Juneau schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Juneau 📊 Niche Juneau Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Juneau Borough School District

15 schools · 4,265 students

Nearby Cities

Douglas (2 schools)

6 mi

Other Major Cities in Alaska

Top metros statewide by school count.

Anchorage 89 schools Fairbanks 34 schools Wasilla 26 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Juneau, Alaska

How many schools are in Juneau, Alaska?

Juneau has 15 schools, including 14 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Juneau, Alaska?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Juneau 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 Juneau, Alaska?

The top-ranked school in Juneau on MySchoolScout is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Juneau, Alaska?

The top-ranked elementary school in Juneau on MySchoolScout is Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Juneau, Alaska?

The top-ranked middle school in Juneau on MySchoolScout is Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What is the best high school in Juneau, Alaska?

The top-ranked high school in Juneau on MySchoolScout is Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.s. with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Juneau, Alaska?

Juneau is served by 1 school district: Juneau Borough School District.

What is the education level in Juneau, Alaska?

According to Census data, 40% of adults in Juneau have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Juneau, Alaska?

The median household income in Juneau is approximately $101,141 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Juneau, Alaska?

Yes, Juneau has 1 private school alongside 14 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Juneau, Alaska?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Juneau is 25.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Juneau, 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.