Petersburg Borough School District
School District · Petersburg, Alaska
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Petersburg Borough School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Petersburg Borough School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mitkof Middle School
Petersburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary
Petersburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Petersburg High School
Petersburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#1 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,075
$613 vs Alaska median
District size
476 students
Smaller than Alaska median
The short answer
Petersburg Borough School District ranks #1 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Petersburg Borough School District's schools with real test data average 8.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mitkof Middle School (9.1/10), Rae C. Stedman Elementary (8.4/10), and Petersburg High School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Petersburg Borough School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitkof Middle School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Rae C. Stedman Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Petersburg High School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Petersburg Borough School District
Petersburg Borough School District is a Petersburg, Alaska school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 476 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $25,075 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Petersburg Borough School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mitkof Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Petersburg Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 70.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Petersburg Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Petersburg Borough School District with test data.
Schools in Petersburg Borough School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Petersburg
- Total Enrollment
- 476
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Petersburg Borough School District?
Petersburg Borough School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Petersburg Borough School District?
The average composite rating for Petersburg Borough School District is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Petersburg Borough School District?
Petersburg Borough School District spends $25,075 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Petersburg Borough School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Petersburg Borough School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Petersburg Borough School District?
Mitkof Middle School is the highest-rated school in Petersburg Borough School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Petersburg Borough School District?
Across schools in Petersburg Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Petersburg Borough School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
Petersburg Borough School District has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.5%
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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.
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