Top 5 Best Kenai Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,929 students in Kenai, AK (there are 2 private schools, serving 93 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Kenai, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Kenai, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Kenai Central High School and Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Kenai have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Kenai, AK Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Kenai Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Kenai Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Swires Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Nikiski North Star Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45600 Holt Lamplight Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenai Alternative High School
Alternative School
705 Frontage Road Ste C
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kenai, Alaska

Kenai, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kenai, AK?
How many public schools are located in Kenai, AK?
8 public schools are located in Kenai, AK.
What percentage of students in Kenai, AK go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Kenai, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai, AK?
Kenai, AK public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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