Summary:
Zip code 99929 in Wrangell, Alaska, is served by three public schools—Evergreen Elementary (PK–5), Stikine Middle School (6–8), and Wrangell High School (9–12)—which together enroll 264 students and belong to the Wrangell Public School District, a 4-star district ranked 5th out of 23 in Alaska.
Evergreen Elementary is the clear academic standout. It has earned 4 stars in every reported year and currently ranks #32 out of 166 Alaska elementary schools (81st percentile). Evergreen is the only school in the district above the district average in all three tested subjects, with math proficiency around 70%—more than double the state average of about 32%. Wrangell High School is the district's most improved school, climbing from #33 to #13 in statewide rankings over three years and jumping to 4 stars. Its ELA proficiency is excellent at 63.2%, and its graduation rate is 93.7%. However, the high school remains below state averages in math and science, a reminder that its overall star rating masks significant subject-area gaps.
Stikine Middle School is the biggest area of concern. Enrollment is tiny—just 59 students—which makes results highly volatile. After a spectacular 5-star year in 2024–2025, Stikine fell to a 2-star rating in 2025–2026, with math proficiency collapsing from 56.7% to 33.3% and science from 61.1% to 30.0%. The 8th grade cohort is especially weak, with just 20% proficiency in both ELA and math. Across all three schools, a clear pattern emerges: elementary math proficiency of 69.5% drops to roughly 33% at the middle and high school levels, and science follows a similar decline. Because cohorts are so small (roughly 15–20 students per grade), year-to-year swings can be driven by just a few students. Still, parents considering this district should note that Evergreen Elementary and Wrangell High School are strong by state standards, while Stikine Middle School—particularly its 8th grade—is the district's weakest link.
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