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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public elementary schools serving 6,057 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Alaska.
Public Elementary Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
42 Schools
428 Schools
# Students
8,499 Students
101,290 Students
# Teachers
535 Teachers
5,543 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 53 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
% American Indian
7%
24%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
70%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,187 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,594 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,187
$20,163
Spending / Student
$19,594
$21,240
Best Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Public Elementary Schools (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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #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
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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%
Rank: #2828.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35096 Sterling Hwy
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2929.
Voznesenka School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33002 Voznesenka Loop
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3030.
Nanwalek School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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