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Ketchikan Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 567 students in Ketchikan, AK, 21% of all K-12 students in Ketchikan, AK are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Alaska private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of private schools in Ketchikan, AK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Ketchikan Private Schools (2026)

Map of Gateway Christian Schools
Gateway Christian Schools
Gr: K-8 | 487 students
Baptist
3704 Denali Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6489
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Map of Holy Name Catholic School
Holy Name Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
433 Jackson St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
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Ketchikan, Alaska Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Clover Pass Christian School
Clover Pass Christian School
Gr: NS-4 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Christian)
105 N Pt Higgins Rd N
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-2350
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Map of Ketchikan Christian Academy
Ketchikan Christian Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 32 students
Church of God
Po Box 7400
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2891
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Ketchikan, AK Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
567
Students
-7.2% (-44 students) 10-yr
$4,400
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
+78.3% (+18.0 pp) 10-yr
63:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.4% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ketchikan)
This State (AK)
# Schools
2 Schools
58 Schools
# Students
567 Students
6,932 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
2025284122179
2024205115172
202320590174
202220599185
202120598180
202020592171
201920698175
201820697172
2017185101180
2016185104178
201520494167
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% Students of Color
41%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202541%23%34%
202439%23%34%
202339%26%33%
202239%24%33%
202139%29%32%
202039%29%32%
201923%27%31%
201823%28%31%
201750%21%32%
201650%23%32%
201523%23%32%
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0.18
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20250.180.610.65
20240.190.610.65
20230.190.630.65
20220.190.620.64
20210.190.650.64
20200.190.650.64
20190.230.640.63
20180.230.650.63
20170.240.600.61
20160.240.600.61
20150.230.600.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
406 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
6%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20251%6%1%
20241%6%1%
20231%6%1%
20221%5%2%
20211%4%1%
20201%4%1%
20191%6%1%
20181%6%2%
20171%7%1%
20161%6%1%
20152%6%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
191 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
222 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%9%9%
20201%9%9%
20191%8%8%
20181%8%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
145 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
43 Students
3,730 Students
% White Students
8%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20258%54%52%
20248%54%52%
20238%46%52%
20228%51%54%
20218%48%54%
20208%50%54%
201910%52%56%
201810%52%56%
201711%57%58%
201611%56%58%
201510%56%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
513 Students
2,151 Students
% of Others Students
90%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202590%31%26%
202490%31%26%
202390%39%25%
202290%35%25%
202190%33%25%
202090%31%24%
201987%28%24%
201887%28%23%
201786%28%22%
201686%30%22%
201587%30%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
543 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
63:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202563:112:111:1
202456:113:111:1
202356:112:111:1
202256:112:111:1
202156:111:111:1
202056:111:112:1
201962:111:112:1
201862:111:112:1
201762:112:112:1
201662:113:112:1
201568:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202525%43%55%
202425%37%54%
202325%34%54%
202225%32%54%
202125%32%54%
202025%34%54%
201925%36%53%
201825%36%53%
201725%36%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
2025151515
2024131515
2023131515
2022131515
2021131515
2020131515
2019131515
2018131515
2017151515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,400
$7,295

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
2025$4,400$7,019$15,012
2024$4,400$7,361$13,254
2023$4,400$7,224$12,626
2022$4,400$6,926$12,187
2021$4,400$6,926$11,800
2020$4,400$7,035$11,512
2019$4,400$7,035$11,293
2018$4,400$7,007$11,017
2017$4,400$6,823$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
20%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202525%20%34%
202425%21%34%
202325%22%34%
202225%21%33%
202125%25%33%
202025%26%32%
201925%26%31%
201825%26%30%
201725%23%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$3,074

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
2025$4,000$3,074$7,073
2024$4,000$3,074$6,930
2023$4,000$3,074$6,469
2022$4,000$3,074$6,289
2021$4,000$2,584$6,055
2020$4,000$2,515$5,921
2019$4,000$2,515$5,795
2018$4,000$2,515$5,456
2017$4,000$2,240$5,319
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
93%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearKetchikan, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202598%94%81%
202498%94%85%
202398%94%85%
202298%94%85%
202198%94%85%
202098%93%85%
201998%93%85%
201898%93%85%
201780%92%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ketchikan, AK?
The top ranked private schools in Ketchikan, AK include Holy Name Catholic School and Gateway Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Ketchikan?
2 private schools are located in Ketchikan.
What percentage of students in Ketchikan go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Ketchikan are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ketchikan?
100% of private schools in Ketchikan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Ketchikan are often viewed compared to one another?

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