For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 8,423 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 196 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Hope School and Soldotna Montessori Charter 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 36% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Kenai Peninsula Borough 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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Hope School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #44.
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
52188 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Connections
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Grades: K-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #66.
Fireweed Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-9728
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-9728
Grades: K-6
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Homer Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 180 students
Rank: #88.
Cooper Landing School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19030 Bean Creek Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Cooper Landing, AK 99572
(907) 595-1244
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #99.
River City Academy
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1111.
Moose Pass School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33752 Depot Rd
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 288-3183
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Kachemak Selo School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44032 Milton Rd #b11
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Port Graham School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1515.
Homer High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #1616.
West Homer Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5750
Grades: 3-6
| 204 students
Rank: #1717.
Redoubt Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
486 W Redoubt Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Chapman School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
73286 School Ave
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kenai Central High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9583 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #2020.
Susan B English School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Rank: #2121.
Skyview Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 361 students
Rank: #2222.
Seward Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #2323.
Tustumena Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58231 Sterling Hwy
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1049 E Poppy Lane
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
William H. Seward Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #2727.
Kenai Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #2828.
Mt. View Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Swires Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2929.
Soldotna Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
162 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Nikiski North Star Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45600 Holt Lamplight Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Soldotna High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 W Marydale Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #3232.
Seward High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Swetmann
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9040
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #3333.
Nikiski Middle/senior High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 331 students
Rank: #3434.
Ninilchik School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: #3535.
Sterling Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35096 Sterling Hwy
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
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Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 8229
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Grades: K-6
| 181 students
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students
426 West Redoubt
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Spring Creek School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
606 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
497 Golson Rd
Cooper Landing, AK 01234
(413) 774-1400
Cooper Landing, AK 01234
(413) 774-1400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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, Hope School and Soldotna Montessori Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
42 public schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.
What percentage of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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