For the 2024 school year, there are 11 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,291 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 middle schools in Alaska are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Academy Charter School and Northern Lights Abc K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 52% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle 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: #22.
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: #33.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
Rank: #77.
Unalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 E Broadway
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Rank: #88.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #99.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Rank: #1111.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Road Lower
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Alaska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Alaska include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Academy Charter School and Northern Lights Abc K-8 School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Alaska?
11 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 52% (majority American Indian).
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