Bear Valley Elementary School

15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bear Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5% in AK
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bear Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

Bear Valley Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bear Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Valley Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#5 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
71%
32%
69%
29%
80-89%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Valley Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Bear Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayshore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Bear Valley Elementary School?
382 students attend Bear Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bear Valley Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Valley Elementary School?
Bear Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bear Valley Elementary School offer ?
Bear Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bear Valley Elementary School part of?
Bear Valley Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Valley Elementary School located?
Bear Valley Elementary School is located in the Bear Valley neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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