Top 10 Best Alaska Magnet Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 498 magnet public schools serving 130,723 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Alaska are Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Tanalian School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Magnet Public Schools in Alaska (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Grades: K-8
| 187 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tanalian School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
School Rd
Port Alsworth, AK 99653
(907) 781-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Bear Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Skagway School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Rank: #66.
Watershed Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #77.
Huffman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Aquarian Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 801 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Girdwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1111.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1313.
Bayshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1414.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
American Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
O'malley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Grades: K-6
| 165 students
Rank: #1919.
Fireweed Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Aurora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Orion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Trailside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mat-su Middle College School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 182 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sitka Reach
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
305 Baranof St
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-7514
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #2525.
Ravenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Adak School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Mechanics Rd
Adak, AK 99546
(907) 592-3820
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Anderson School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3120 First St
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Chenega School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Main St
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Cooper Landing School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Eagle Community School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Hope School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Moose Pass School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
33752 Depot Rd
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Port Lions School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Main St
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Whale Pass School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Alaska?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Alaska include Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Tanalian School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Alaska?
498 magnet public schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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