Public schools in Juneau, AK
13 open public schools with an address in Juneau, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,085
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Alaska median 14.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Juneau public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Juneau, AK: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,085 students, an average of 314 per school. The largest campus is Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale (1,018 students), and the largest elementary school is Auke Bay Elementary (353).
Every listed school belongs to Juneau Borough School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Juneau
Elementary schools in Juneau
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auke Bay Elementary Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 353 | 18.3:1 | |
| Harborview Elementary Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 349 | 15.1:1 | |
| Juneau Community Charter School Juneau Borough School District · Charter | KG–08 | 71 | 15.8:1 | |
| Kax_dig_oowu Heen Elementary School Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 290 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mendenhall River Community School Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 308 | 18.1:1 | |
| Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Juneau Borough School District | PK–08 | 205 | 17.1:1 | |
| Sayeik: Gastineau Community School Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 281 | 15.6:1 | |
| Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School Juneau Borough School District | PK–06 | 322 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Juneau
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Mountain Middle School Juneau Borough School District | 07–08 | 574 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Juneau
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Youth Center Juneau Borough School District · Alternative School | 05–12 | 10 | 5.6:1 | |
| Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale Juneau Borough School District | 09–12 | 1,018 | 19.6:1 | |
| Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. H.S. Juneau Borough School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 80 | 11.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Juneau
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeBRIDGE Juneau Borough School District | PK–12 | 224 | 74.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native12.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.9%
- Multiracial23.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Juneau schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,085 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Juneau
How many public schools are in Juneau, AK?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Juneau: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,085 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Juneau?
All listed public schools with an address in Juneau belong to Juneau Borough School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Juneau?
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kale reported the largest high-school enrollment in Juneau, with 1,018 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Juneau?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Juneau are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Juneau Community Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Juneau schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Juneau public schools is 16.1:1, higher than the Alaska school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Juneau guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Alaska cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alaska cities