For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,592 students in North Pole, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in North Pole, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in North Pole, AK are North Pole Elementary School, Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Pole, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in North Pole have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in North Pole, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Pole Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Snowman Ln
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2286
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2286
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2880 Hurst Road
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0136
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0136
Gr: K-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
North Pole High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Nphs Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
North Pole Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 East 8th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2271
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2271
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Star Of The North Secondary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Monk Ct
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 490-9025
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 490-9025
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Pole, AK?
The top ranked public schools in North Pole, AK include North Pole Elementary School, Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole High School.
How many public schools are located in North Pole?
5 public schools are located in North Pole.
What percentage of students in North Pole go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in North Pole are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Pole?
North Pole public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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