For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,010 students in North Pole, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Pole, AK are North Pole Elementary School, Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Pole, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Pole have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary 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 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Pole, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Pole, AK include North Pole Elementary School, Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Pole?
3 public elementary schools are located in North Pole.
What is the racial composition of students in North Pole?
North Pole public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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