For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 680 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 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Big Lake, AK (2026-27)
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
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