For the 2025 school year, there are 5 magnet public charter schools serving 1,332 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Alaska are Rilke Schule Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School and Winterberry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Grades: K-8
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
Rank: #55.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Alaska?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Alaska include Rilke Schule Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School and Winterberry School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Alaska?
5 magnet public charter schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
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