Best Denali Borough Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 924 students in Denali Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Denali Borough, AK are Tri-valley School, Anderson School and Cantwell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denali Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Denali Borough have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Denali Borough (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2267
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Anderson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3120 First St
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Cantwell School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29 Main St
Cantwell, AK 99729
(907) 768-2372
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Denali Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Denali Borough, AK include Tri-valley School, Anderson School and Cantwell School.
How many public schools are located in Denali Borough?
4 public schools are located in Denali Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Denali Borough?
Denali Borough public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Denali Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Denali Borough include: Denali Peak vs. Tri-valley School

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