For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,040 students in Chugiak, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 236 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chugiak, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Chugiak, AK are Birchwood Abc Elementary School, Chugiak Elementary School and Mirror Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chugiak, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Chugiak have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Chugiak, AK (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Chugiak High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16525 S Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3050
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Chugiak, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16525 South Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3028
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3028
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chugiak, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Chugiak, AK include Birchwood Abc Elementary School, Chugiak Elementary School and Mirror Lake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chugiak, AK?
4 public schools are located in Chugiak, AK.
What percentage of students in Chugiak, AK go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chugiak, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chugiak, AK?
Chugiak, AK public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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