For the 2024 school year, there are 6 alternative public elementary schools serving 302 students in Alaska.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Alaska are Golden Heart Academy, Bethel Youth Facility and Mclaughlin Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Alaska (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mat-su Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #66.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Alaska?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Alaska include Golden Heart Academy, Bethel Youth Facility and Mclaughlin Secondary School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Alaska?
6 alternative public elementary schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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