Best Public Schools in Zip Code 99929

The 99929 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Wrangell Public School District, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Among these, Evergreen Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Alaska and outperforming the district and state averages on key academic metrics such as science, English language arts, and mathematics proficiency.

In contrast, Wrangell High School and Stikine Middle School have more mixed results, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below. These schools may have room for improvement in certain academic areas. Notably, all three schools have a significant Native American student population, ranging from 44.62% at Evergreen Elementary to 58.73% at Stikine Middle School, which may warrant further investigation into the educational needs and support systems for this student population.

Across the schools, the relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 2.31% to 4.76%, suggest that the community served by these schools may have a relatively high socioeconomic status, which could be a contributing factor to the academic performance of the schools. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary, with Evergreen Elementary having the highest ratio at 17.7, while Wrangell High School and Stikine Middle School have lower ratios of 10.8 and 14.6, respectively, which may also play a role in the schools' academic outcomes.