Top 10 Best Alaska Public Schools (2024)

Alaska is the #45 largest school system in the United States, serving 129,941 students across the 500 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 57 private schools, serving 5,044 students). 96% of all K-12 students in Alaska are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Alaska is 33%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.
The top ranked public schools in Alaska are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Skagway School and Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 53% (majority American Indian) and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(AK) School Average
American Indian
22%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
8%
Black
2%
White
47%
Hawaiian
3%
Two or more races
13%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AK.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Alaska (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Rank: #22.
Skagway School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Huffman Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School
Vocational School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Rank: #77.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Rank: #88.
Bear Valley Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Family Partnership Charter School
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
4400 Business Park Blvd # B22
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3700

Best Alaska Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Alaska?
The top ranked public schools in Alaska include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Skagway School and Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Alaska?
500 public schools are located in Alaska.
What percentage of students in Alaska go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Alaska are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Minority enrollment in Alaska is 53% (majority American Indian)

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