Best Schools in Nikiski, AK
Nikiski, AK has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,505 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Nikiski meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nikiski, AK
The top high schools in Nikiski, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenai Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
2. Nikiski Middle/senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 326 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nikiski, AK
The top middle schools in Nikiski, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenai Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nikiski, AK
The top elementary schools in Nikiski, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nikiski North Star Elementary
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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nikiski, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nikiski, AK has a total population of 4,480 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nikiski, AK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nikiski, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nikiski, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nikiski, AK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nikiski, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nikiski, AK
How many schools are in Nikiski, AK?
Nikiski, AK has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,505 students in total.
How do schools in Nikiski perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Nikiski score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Nikiski meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nikiski?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Nikiski
1 of 1 schools in Nikiski carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Nikiski. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.