For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,831 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), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in North Pole, AK (2026-27)
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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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?
4 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), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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