Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Seer School
About the School
- The Seer School in Sitka, AK serves 15 students in grades K through 8 within a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with a total of 5 teachers supporting its elementary and middle school programs.
- Approximately 67% of enrolled students are people of color, placing The Seer School among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for diversity.
- The school offers a special program emphasis and operates without religious affiliation or membership associations.
- The Seer School provides a small school environment in a remote town community, catering to families seeking K–8 private education in Sitka.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Seer School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Seer School?
The application deadline for The Seer School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Seer School is Sitka Sda School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Juneau Montessori School (90.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Latter Day Saints
1613 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8855
Distance: 90.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
750 Saint Anns Avenue
Douglas, AK 99824
(585) 857-0173
Distance: 92.2 mi
Gr: K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3921 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 790-2299
Distance: 95.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Christian
11970 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99803
(907) 790-2240
Distance: 183.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 487 students
Baptist
3704 Denali Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6489
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Latter Day Saints
1613 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8855
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Latter Day Saints
1613 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8855
Distance: 95.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Christian
11970 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99803
(907) 790-2240
Distance: 183.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 487 students
Baptist
3704 Denali Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6489
Distance: 183.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
433 Jackson St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
Distance: 90.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
750 Saint Anns Avenue
Douglas, AK 99824
(585) 857-0173
Distance: 92.2 mi
Gr: K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3921 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 790-2299
Distance: 95.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Christian
11970 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99803
(907) 790-2240
Distance: 183.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
433 Jackson St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 Kashevaroff
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8395
0.1 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Sitka High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Lake St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-3263
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Blatchley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-8672
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Mt. Edgecumbe High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Seward Ave
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 966-3200
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-5825
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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