For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 672 students in North Pole, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Pole, AK are Discovery Peak Charter School, North Pole Middle School and Star Of The North Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Pole, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in North Pole have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in North Pole, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 middle schools in North Pole, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Pole, AK include Discovery Peak Charter School, North Pole Middle School and Star Of The North Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Pole?
3 public middle schools are located in North Pole.
What is the racial composition of students in North Pole?
North Pole public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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