For the 2024 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 1,454 students in Alaska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Alaska are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Academy Charter School and Eagle Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Alaska (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Grades: K-6
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Rank: #66.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Alaska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Alaska include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Academy Charter School and Eagle Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Alaska?
7 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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