Best Schools in Nikiski, Alaska
1 schools · 1 High
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Nikiski Middle/senior High School
High · Kenai Peninsula Borough 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
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Nikiski
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 | Nikiski Middle/senior High School | 5.6 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.6/10
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
0% of schools rated 7+
Adults 25+
About Schools in Nikiski, Alaska
Nikiski, Alaska is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.6 out of 10, schools in Nikiski 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 Nikiski is Nikiski Middle/senior High School with a composite score of 5.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Nikiski is served by 1 school district: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. These districts collectively serve 8,499 students.
Nikiski's community shows 0% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 0.0%.
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.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308 students · 6th–12th | 5.6 |
Schools in Nikiski
Nikiski, Alaska · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Population
106
College Educated
0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Community Profile
It is a community where 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 0.0% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Nikiski, Alaska
How many schools are in Nikiski, Alaska?
Nikiski has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Nikiski, Alaska?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Nikiski 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 Nikiski, Alaska?
The top-ranked school in Nikiski on MySchoolScout is Nikiski Middle/senior High School with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What is the best high school in Nikiski, Alaska?
The top-ranked high school in Nikiski on MySchoolScout is Nikiski Middle/senior High School with a composite score of 5.6/10.
How many school districts serve Nikiski, Alaska?
Nikiski is served by 1 school district: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
What is the education level in Nikiski, Alaska?
According to Census data, 0% of adults in Nikiski have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nikiski, Alaska?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Nikiski is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Nikiski, 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.