For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,375 students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 81 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK are Eagle Community School, Dot Lake School and Tanacross School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Tanacross School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Main St
Tanacross, AK 99776
(907) 883-4391
Tanacross, AK 99776
(907) 883-4391
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Delta Junction Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Alaska Homeschool
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Grades: PK-12
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Delta Junction Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Delta Junction Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4460
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Gerstle River School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Mentasta Lake School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Tetlin School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Walter Northway School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 7 Village Rd
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1212.
Alaska Reach Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1313.
Tok School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delta Cyber School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2610 Isabell Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-1043
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-1043
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Bldg 725
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 869-3105
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 869-3105
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Box 527
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 876-5020
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 876-5020
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
New Horizons High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2610 Isabel Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK include Eagle Community School, Dot Lake School and Tanacross School.
How many public schools are located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
13 public schools are located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
What percentage of students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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