Top 10 Best Anchorage Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 11,244 students in Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anchorage, AK are Family Partnership Charter School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Steller Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anchorage, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Anchorage have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 52% (majority American Indian).

Best Anchorage, AK Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Focus Homeschool
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1212.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Grades: K-12
| 486 students
Rank: #1313.
Anchorage Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7801 E 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #1414.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Rank: #1515.
Mears Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 W 100th
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1616.
Highland Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Rank: #1717.
Romig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Grades: 7-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1818.
Hanshew Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561
Grades: 7-8
| 688 students
Rank: #1919.
Wendler Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2905 Lake Otis Rkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 447 students
Rank: #2020.
Central Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Grades: 7-8
| 340 students
Rank: #2121.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Rank: #2222.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 901 students
Rank: #2323.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #2424.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
The New Path High School
Alternative School
1400 East 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-4939
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, Alaska 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
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
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 middle schools in Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anchorage, AK include Family Partnership Charter School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Steller Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anchorage, AK?
25 public middle schools are located in Anchorage, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage, AK?
Anchorage, AK public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 52% (majority American Indian).

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