For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 615 students in Kenai, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kenai, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School and Kenai Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Kenai have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kenai, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Kenai Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kenai, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kenai, AK include Aurora Borealis Charter School and Kenai Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kenai?
3 public middle schools are located in Kenai.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai?
Kenai public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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