For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 935 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Alternative Learning Systems. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK include Alternative Learning Systems.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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