For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 824 students in North Pole, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Pole, AK are 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 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 32% 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 (2026-27)
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 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 and North Pole Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in North Pole?
2 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 32% 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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