For the 2024 school year, there are 23 magnet public elementary schools serving 8,273 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Alaska are Chugach Optional Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Rogers Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Alaska (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #66.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
Rank: #99.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #1111.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #1212.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Grades: K-12
| 486 students
Rank: #1313.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1414.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #1515.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Rank: #1616.
Highland Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 157 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Chinook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Denali Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Government Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Bluff Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #2020.
Susitna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #2121.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Grades: PK-6
| 212 students
Rank: #2222.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #2323.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Alaska?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Alaska include Chugach Optional Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Rogers Park Elementary School.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Alaska?
23 magnet public elementary schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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