For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 8,499 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 252 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Soldotna Montessori Charter School and Hope School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Hope School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cooper Landing School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Moose Pass School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33752 Depot Rd
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Susan B English School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Kenai Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Frontage Road Ste C
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-2870
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Homer Flex School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52188 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Gr: K-6 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tustumena Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
58231 Sterling Hwy
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Nikolaevsk School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65524 Nikolaevsk
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Fireweed Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Connections
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Gr: K-12 | 1,118 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Seward Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Homer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
River City Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
West Homer Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Gr: 3-6 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
Soldotna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kachemak Selo School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44032 Milton Rd #b11
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Tebughna School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46400 D St
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Rank: #2222.
Redoubt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
486 W Redoubt Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Ninilchik School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
Kenai Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2525.
Chapman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73286 School Ave
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 E Poppy Lane
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mt. View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Swires Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
William H. Seward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Nikiski North Star Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45600 Holt Lamplight Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
Seward High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Nikiski Middle/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Soldotna High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 W Marydale Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3333.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3434.
Port Graham School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 8229
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 23%
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Spring Creek School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
606 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Soldotna Montessori Charter School and Hope School.
How many public schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
42 public schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What percentage of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Kenai Peninsula Borough public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough include: Aurora Borealis Charter School vs. Kenai Alternative High School, Kenai Alternative High School vs. Aurora Borealis Charter School, Marathon School vs. Kenai Alternative High School
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