For the 2023 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 22,100 students in Fairbanks, AK (there are 10 private schools, serving 684 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fairbanks, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairbanks, AK are Watershed Charter School, Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Pearl Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbanks, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fairbanks have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Fairbanks, AK Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 969 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl Creek Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Auburn Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4234
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4234
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 9,216 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hunter Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5775
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5775
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Raven School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Grades: PK-12
| 4,018 students
Rank: #77.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #88.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #99.
Weller Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
635 Elementary Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-1629
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-1629
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2404 S Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ladd Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #1212.
Hutchison High School
Vocational School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #1313.
Midnight Sun Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Bradway Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-0134
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-0134
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1414.
Salcha Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Lathrop High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Randy Smith Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Bainbridge
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 458-7600
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 458-7600
Grades: 7-8
| 243 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Woodriver Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Palo Verde Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4211
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4211
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
University Park Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
554 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6963
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6963
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
West Valley High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #2020.
Tanana Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Trainor Gate Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8145
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8145
Grades: 7-8
| 282 students
Rank: #2121.
Ryan Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-4751
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-4751
Grades: 7-8
| 384 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Denali Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2456
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2456
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Joy Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
Rank: #2424.
Two Rivers School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Two Rivers Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: #2525.
Anne Wien Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Hampstead Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #2626.
Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 Lakloey Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #2727.
Nordale Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 236 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Fairbanks, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: K-9
| 113 students
General Delivery
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairbanks, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Fairbanks, AK are Watershed Charter School, Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Pearl Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fairbanks, AK?
30 public schools are located in Fairbanks, AK.
What percentage of students in Fairbanks, AK go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fairbanks, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbanks, AK?
Fairbanks, AK minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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