The most improved public elementary schools in Alaska are Johnnie John Sr.
School, Kaltag School and Tebughna School. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 47
278
Avg. Improved Rank: 94
Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Johnnie John Sr. School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +278
(from 315 to 37)
(from 315 to 37)
Grades: PK-12
203 Mountville Dr
Crooked Creek, AK 99575
(907) 432-2205
Crooked Creek, AK 99575
(907) 432-2205
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Kaltag School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +278
(from 315 to 37)
(from 315 to 37)
Grades: PK-12
Main St
Kaltag, AK 99748
(907) 534-2204
Kaltag, AK 99748
(907) 534-2204
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Tebughna School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +278
(from 315 to 37)
(from 315 to 37)
Grades: PK-12
46400 D St
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Rank: #44.
Akutan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +261
(from 298 to 37)
(from 298 to 37)
Grades: PK-12
202 Volcano Dr
Akutan, AK 99553
(907) 698-2205
Akutan, AK 99553
(907) 698-2205
Rank: #55.
Extensions Correspondence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +170
(from 207 to 37)
(from 207 to 37)
Grades: K-12
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2231
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ayaprun School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +115
(from 383 to 268)
(from 383 to 268)
Grades: PK-12
112 Village Rd
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 237-2505
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mat-su Day School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +115
(from 383 to 268)
(from 383 to 268)
Grades: K-12
2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Klawock City School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +109
(from 349 to 240)
(from 349 to 240)
Grades: PK-12
715 Bayview Blvd
Klawock, AK 99925
(907) 755-2220
Klawock, AK 99925
(907) 755-2220
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Meade River School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +109
(from 377 to 268)
(from 377 to 268)
Grades: PK-12
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Rank: #1010.
Mat-su Central School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +106
(from 142 to 36)
(from 142 to 36)
Grades: K-12
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Rank: #1111.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +91
(from 266 to 175)
(from 266 to 175)
Grades: PK-5
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Rank: #1212.
Two Rivers School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +90
(from 298 to 208)
(from 298 to 208)
Grades: PK-8
400 Two Rivers Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Rank: #1313.
Sidney C. Huntington Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +80
(from 348 to 268)
(from 348 to 268)
Grades: PK-6
299 Antoski Ave
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Galena, AK 99741
(907) 656-1205
Rank: #1414.
Tustumena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +76
(from 195 to 119)
(from 195 to 119)
Grades: PK-6
58231 Sterling Hwy
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Rank: #1515.
Susan B English School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +74
(from 178 to 104)
(from 178 to 104)
Grades: PK-12
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Auntie Mary Nicoli Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +70
(from 267 to 197)
(from 267 to 197)
Grades: PK-5
200 Boundary Ave
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 675-4363
Aniak, AK 99557
(907) 675-4363
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Ninilchik School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +70
(from 278 to 208)
(from 278 to 208)
Grades: PK-12
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Rank: #1818.
Harborview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +67
(from 283 to 216)
(from 283 to 216)
Grades: PK-5
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Rank: #1919.
Anchorage Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +61
(from 169 to 108)
(from 169 to 108)
Grades: 6-8
7801 E 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Rank: #2020.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +56
(from 150 to 94)
(from 150 to 94)
Grades: PK-5
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Anderson School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +55
(from 81 to 26)
(from 81 to 26)
Grades: PK-12
3120 First St
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Anderson, AK 99744
(907) 582-2700
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +55
(from 81 to 26)
(from 81 to 26)
Grades: PK-12
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Port Lions School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +55
(from 81 to 26)
(from 81 to 26)
Grades: K-12
Main St
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Port Lions, AK 99550
(907) 454-2237
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Campbell Stem Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +55
(from 243 to 188)
(from 243 to 188)
Grades: PK-6
7206 Rovenna St
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-5560
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-5560
Rank: #2525.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +51
(from 193 to 142)
(from 193 to 142)
Grades: PK-6
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Soldotna Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +50
(from 238 to 188)
(from 238 to 188)
Grades: PK-6
162 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Nunaka Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +50
(from 355 to 305)
(from 355 to 305)
Grades: PK-6
1905 Twining Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0366
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0366
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +50
(from 407 to 357)
(from 407 to 357)
Grades: PK-5
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Rank: #2929.
Eagle Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +49
(from 75 to 26)
(from 75 to 26)
Grades: PK-12
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Rank: #3030.
William Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +48
(from 406 to 358)
(from 406 to 358)
Grades: PK-6
2801 Richmond Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8000
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8000
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Andrew K. Demoski School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 315 to 268)
(from 315 to 268)
Grades: PK-12
123 Front St
Nulato, AK 99765
(907) 898-2204
Nulato, AK 99765
(907) 898-2204
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Arctic Village School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 315 to 268)
(from 315 to 268)
Grades: PK-12
305 Mountain St
Arctic Village, AK 99722
(907) 587-5211
Arctic Village, AK 99722
(907) 587-5211
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
David Louis Memorial School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 315 to 268)
(from 315 to 268)
Grades: PK-12
90 School St
Grayling, AK 99590
(907) 453-5135
Grayling, AK 99590
(907) 453-5135
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Deering School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 315 to 268)
(from 315 to 268)
Grades: PK-12
36 Main St
Deering, AK 99736
(907) 363-2121
Deering, AK 99736
(907) 363-2121
Rank: #31 - 4631. - 46.
Gerstle River School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 315 to 268)
(from 315 to 268)
Grades: K-12
Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
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