For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,475 students in Kenai, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kenai, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Kenai Middle School and Mt. View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kenai have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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, AK (2026)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Kenai, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kenai, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kenai, AK include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Kenai Middle School and Mt. View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kenai?
5 public elementary schools are located in Kenai.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai?
Kenai public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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