For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 6,057 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Soldotna Montessori Charter School and Fireweed Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Fireweed Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
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
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
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
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kachemak Selo School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44032 Milton Rd #b11
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tebughna School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46400 D St
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 27 students
Rank: #1010.
Connections
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #1111.
Susan B English School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52188 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
Rank: #1313.
Tustumena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58231 Sterling Hwy
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #1414.
West Homer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 3-6
| 209 students
Rank: #1515.
Seward Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Redoubt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Soldotna Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
162 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #1818.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 200 students
Rank: #1919.
Ninilchik School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #2020.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 412 students
Rank: #2121.
William H. Seward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 223 students
Rank: #2222.
Mt. View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Swires Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2323.
Port Graham School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2424.
Kenai Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #2525.
Chapman School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73286 School Ave
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #2626.
Nikiski North Star Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2727.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35096 Sterling Hwy
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #2828.
Nikiski Middle/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Nanwalek School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Voznesenka School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33002 Voznesenka Loop
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
Rank: #3131.
Razdolna School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31746 Basargin Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801
Grades: PK-2
| 172 students
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 2023)
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 elementary schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Soldotna Montessori Charter School and Fireweed Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
32 public elementary schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Kenai Peninsula Borough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough include: Paul Banks Elementary School vs. Fireweed Academy, Soldotna Elementary School vs. Redoubt Elementary School, Soldotna Montessori Charter School vs. Redoubt Elementary School
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