For the 2025 school year, there are 13 magnet public middle schools serving 5,387 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Alaska are Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Rilke Schule Charter School and Steller Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
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
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Grades: K-12
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
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
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Romig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Grades: 7-8
| 705 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Mears Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W 100th
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-6400
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Grades: 7-8
| 376 students
Rank: #1313.
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 middle schools in Alaska?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Alaska include Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Rilke Schule Charter School and Steller Secondary School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Alaska?
13 magnet public middle schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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