Top 10 Best Anchorage Municipality Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 99 public schools serving 43,737 students in Anchorage Municipality, AK (there are 21 private schools, serving 2,813 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Anchorage Municipality, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Anchorage Municipality, AK are Eagle Charter School, Huffman Elementary School and Bear Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anchorage Municipality, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Anchorage Municipality have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Anchorage Municipality Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Grades: K-6
| 174 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Huffman Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Valley Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Family Partnership Charter School
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4400 Business Park Blvd # B22
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,234 students
Rank: #66.
Orion Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #77.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
Math: 66% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #88.
Bayshore Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #99.
O'malley Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #1010.
Aquarian Charter School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1111.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #1212.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Paideia Cooperative School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4164
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rabbit Creek Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #1515.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1616.
Eagle River High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8701 Yosemite Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ravenwood Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: #1919.
Aurora Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #2020.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #2121.
Girdwood School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #2222.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 53%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: #2323.
Frontier Charter School
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Northern Lights Blvd #9
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1180
Grades: K-12
| 470 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Alpenglow Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Homestead Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Inlet View Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Trailside Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #2828.
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Fire Weed Plaza Ste 105
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Rank: #2929.
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #3232.
Goldenview Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15800 Goldenview Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 348-8626
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Rank: #3333.
Gruening Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ursa Minor Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
336 Hoonah Ave
Jber, AK 99505
(907) 428-1311
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Show 64 more public schools in Anchorage Municipality, AK (out of 99 total schools)
Loading...
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anchorage Municipality, AK

Anchorage Municipality Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Grades: 12
| 74 students
2220 Nichols St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
1405 E Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4267
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Avail School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
425 C St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4930
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2220 Nichol St. #8
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
2530 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
16525 South Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3028
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
401 West International Airport
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1170
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4600 Abbott Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2101
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Hc 85, Box 9549
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
4140 Eaker Avenue
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Grades: PK-3
| 108 students
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
1650 So. Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Providence Heights (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2900 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Village Charter School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
Charter School
3020 Minnesota Drive Suite 8f
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Grades: K-8
| 121 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Anchorage Municipality, AK include Eagle Charter School, Huffman Elementary School and Bear Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
99 public schools are located in Anchorage Municipality, AK.
What percentage of students in Anchorage Municipality, AK go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Anchorage Municipality, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
Anchorage Municipality, AK public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.