Schools in Zip Code 99840

Zip code 99840 covers the small, remote community of Skagway, Alaska, and contains just one school: Skagway School of the Skagway School District, which serves the entire community across all grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The only institution in the area, Skagway School enrolls roughly 138 students and, despite its "alternative" classification, operates as the town's comprehensive, all-in-one public school. It posts a perfect 100% graduation rate. With a student-to-teacher ratio of just 10.6 to 1 and per-student spending of $26,630, the school benefits from small classes and significant per-child investment.

Academically, Skagway School dramatically outpaces Alaska's statewide averages. In 2025–2026, English Language Arts proficiency reached 68.42% versus 32.89% statewide, math proficiency was 57.89% compared to 32.20%, and science proficiency came in at 66.67% versus the state's 37.81%. The previous school year produced nearly identical results, with proficiency rates roughly double the state norms in every subject. Literacy is the school's clear strength, showing the largest margin over the state, while math—still well above average—represents the area with the most room to grow. Early elementary performance is particularly noteworthy: 3rd graders posted a 75% ELA proficiency rate, a remarkable 46 percentage points above the state average. However, 9th grade ELA proficiency, at 44.44%, shows a much narrower but still positive lead over the statewide figure.

While these outcomes are impressive, the small student population warrants some caution, since each grade-level percentage represents just a handful of children, and a small cohort means metrics can shift substantially from year to year. Overall, Skagway School is a high-performing, personalized educational environment that gives the community's students a strong academic foundation, especially in the early grades.