For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 407 students in 99686, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99686, AK are Hermon Hutchens Elementary School and George H. Gilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 99686 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99686, AK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99686, AK ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
99686, Alaska ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 99686, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99686, AK include Hermon Hutchens Elementary School and George H. Gilson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99686?
2 public elementary schools are located in 99686.
What is the racial composition of students in 99686?
99686 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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