Public elementary schools in Alaska achieve an average science proficiency of 39% (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Alaska is Watershed Charter School and Bear Valley Elementary School, each with 80-89%.
Science Proficiency Range: 64.5%
84.5%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 72%
Top Science Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Alaska (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-6
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-8
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Anderson Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
692 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-6
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Rank: #55.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-6
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-8
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-12
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
O'malley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-6
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Rabbit Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-6
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-6
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Rank: #6 - 126. - 12.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Rank: #1313.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-6
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Alaska Homeschool
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-12
1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-8
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-8
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Connections
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-12
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-8
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Fireweed Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-6
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-8
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Sand Point School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-12
123 Red Cove Rd
Sand Point, AK 99661
(907) 383-2393
Sand Point, AK 99661
(907) 383-2393
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Skagway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-12
1563 Main St
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Skagway, AK 99840
(907) 983-2960
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-6
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Tri-valley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-12
400 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2267
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2267
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-12
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-12
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
West Homer Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 3-6
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Aquarian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: K-6
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Arctic Light Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
4167 Neely Rd
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
(907) 356-2038
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
(907) 356-2038
Rank: #33 - 4633. - 46.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alaska average public elementary schools science proficiency?
The Alaska average public elementary schools science proficiency is 39%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency in Alaska?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Alaska include Bear Valley Elementary School, Watershed Charter School and Anderson Crawford Elementary School.
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