For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,361 students in Eagle River, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eagle River, AK are Eagle Charter School, Ravenwood Elementary School and Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle River, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eagle River have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Eagle River, AK (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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: #22.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fire Weed Plaza Ste 105
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Alpenglow Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Gruening Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #88.
Fire Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13801 Harry Mcdonald Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Eagle River, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mckinley Heights High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Hc 85, Box 9549
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Eagle River, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eagle River, AK include Eagle Charter School, Ravenwood Elementary School and Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr..
How many public elementary schools are located in Eagle River, AK?
8 public elementary schools are located in Eagle River, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle River, AK?
Eagle River, AK public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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