Top 10 Best Alaska Magnet Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 magnet public middle schools serving 5,372 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, Steller Secondary School and Rilke Schule Charter 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 37% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% 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 52% (majority American Indian).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Alaska (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
Rank: #55.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Grades: K-12
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Rank: #99.
Mears Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 W 100th
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Rank: #1111.
Romig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Grades: 7-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Grades: 7-8
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Grades: PK-8
| 235 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, Steller Secondary School and Rilke Schule Charter 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 52% (majority American Indian).

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