Best Public Schools in Zip Code 99921

Zip code 99921 serves the communities of Craig and Hollis, Alaska, and contains five schools spanning preschool through 12th grade, including two alternative schools and three traditional public schools. Most schools belong to the Craig City School District, which ranks 13th out of 23 Alaska districts with a 3-star rating, while Hollis School is part of the separate Southeast Island School District and has no district ranking. The area is a high-need rural region, with large shares of students eligible for free or reduced lunch at most schools reporting data.

Among the schools, Craig High School stands out with a 90.0% graduation rate, far above both the district's 52.5% and the 33.3% rate at PACE Correspondence, an alternative K-12 school that enrolls 414 students with a very high student-teacher ratio and the lowest spending per student. In academics, Craig Elementary is the traditional academic leader, staying well above state averages in science and math despite a recent ranking drop. Craig Middle School also beats the state average in English language arts, while Hollis School is a tiny 12-student school with the highest per-pupil spending and no test-score data available.

Parents should note that proficiency at Craig Elementary and Craig Middle School declined broadly from 2024-25 to 2025-26 in every subject, likely influenced by small cohorts. Meanwhile, PACE Correspondence reports low graduation outcomes but above-average math proficiency, and Hollis School's high costs reflect the challenge of educating a very small, remote student body. One data quirk to ignore: Craig Elementary's free/reduced lunch rate exceeds 100%, which is a reporting artifact. Overall, Craig High School is a clear success story for keeping students on track to graduation, while Craig Elementary shows genuine strength in math and science, making this zip code a mix of strong pockets and areas needing attention.