For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,058 students in North Slope Borough, AK.
The top ranked public schools in North Slope Borough, AK are Meade River School, Fred Ipalook Elementary School and Kiita Learning Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Slope Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in North Slope Borough have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in North Slope Borough (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meade River School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Barrow High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Harold Kaveolook School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Nunamiut School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #77.
Kali School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: #88.
Alak School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 174 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tikigaq School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 258 students
Rank: #1111.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
North Slope Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Qargi Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Slope Borough, AK?
The top ranked public schools in North Slope Borough, AK include Meade River School, Fred Ipalook Elementary School and Kiita Learning Community.
How many public schools are located in North Slope Borough, AK?
11 public schools are located in North Slope Borough, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough, AK?
North Slope Borough, AK public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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