For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 708 students in Barrow, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barrow, AK are Fred Ipalook Elementary School and Eben Hopson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barrow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Barrow, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barrow, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barrow, AK include Fred Ipalook Elementary School and Eben Hopson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barrow?
2 public elementary schools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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