For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 664 students in Big Lake, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Lake, AK are Big Lake Elementary School and Houston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Lake, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Big Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Big Lake, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12801 W Hawk Ln
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9500
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9500
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Big Lake, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Big Lake, AK include Big Lake Elementary School and Houston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Big Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Big Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Lake?
Big Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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