For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 782 students in 99506, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in 99506, AK are Aurora Elementary School and Orion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99506 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99506, AK have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99506, AK Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Orion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
99506, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Iliamna Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4140 Eaker Avenue
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Gr: PK-3 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 99506, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in 99506, AK include Aurora Elementary School and Orion Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99506?
2 public schools are located in 99506.
What is the racial composition of students in 99506?
99506 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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