For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 834 students in the neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Airport Heights Community Council are Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, Airport Heights Elementary School and Whaley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Airport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Alder Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage, AK include Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, Airport Heights Elementary School and Whaley School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Airport Heights Community Council, Anchorage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
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