Best Girdwood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 175 students in Girdwood, AK.
The top-ranked public school in Girdwood, AK is Girdwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Girdwood, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Girdwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Girdwood, AK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girdwood School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Girdwood, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Girdwood, AK include Girdwood School.
How many public schools are located in Girdwood?
1 public schools are located in Girdwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Girdwood?
Girdwood public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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