Best Schools in Mentasta Lake, Alaska
1 schools · 1 Other
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Mentasta Lake School
Other · Alaska Gateway School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$218,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$218,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Mentasta Lake
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 | Mentasta Lake School | 5.6 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $43,929
- Median home value
- $218,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Mentasta Lake compares
Median household income
$44k
65% of Alaska median
About Schools in Mentasta Lake, Alaska
Mentasta Lake, Alaska is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 5.6 out of 10, schools in Mentasta Lake 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 Mentasta Lake is Mentasta Lake School with a composite score of 5.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mentasta Lake is served by 1 school district: Alaska Gateway School District. These districts collectively serve 369 students.
Mentasta Lake's community shows 11% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $43,929. The poverty rate in the area is 18.3%.
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 | 30 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.6 |
Schools in Mentasta Lake
Mentasta Lake, Alaska · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$43,929
Median Home Value
$218,600
Median Rent
$639/mo
Population
1,790
College Educated
11%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Community Profile
Mentasta Lake has a median household income of $43,929. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $218,600, with a median rent of $639/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.3%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Alaska
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Mentasta Lake, Alaska
How many schools are in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?
Mentasta Lake has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mentasta Lake is 5.6 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 Mentasta Lake, Alaska?
The top-ranked school in Mentasta Lake on MySchoolScout is Mentasta Lake School with a composite score of 5.6/10.
How many school districts serve Mentasta Lake, Alaska?
Mentasta Lake is served by 1 school district: Alaska Gateway School District.
What is the education level in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?
According to Census data, 11% of adults in Mentasta Lake have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?
The median household income in Mentasta Lake is approximately $43,929 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mentasta Lake is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mentasta Lake, 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.