These are some of the top-rated public schools in Alaska based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Alaska offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Alaska
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Anchorage School District
41,856 students | ANCHORAGE, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 95 schools -
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
18,220 students | PALMER, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 45 schools -
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
11,386 students | FAIRBANKS, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 34 schools -
Galena City School District
9,366 students | GALENA, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools -
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
7,962 students | SOLDOTNA, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 43 schools
Reviews From Schools in Alaska
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Parent / Guardian
March 02, 2024
We have had 3 children attend PNA over the past 14 years, each of them very different personalities and learner types. We have been impressed with the ability of the school to create an exceptional... More
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Pacific Northern Academy
Parent / Guardian
February 27, 2024
Unsafe, bad principal, drugs, strangers, and beer cans on playground, children are falling more behind, so many substitutes and non teachers, rat problem inside, inside smells moldy. Go to another... More
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North Star Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
February 26, 2024
I enjoyed schooling here, the teachers were good at teaching respect for others. However, there is a kind community, it is a rural school. There is still a bunch of opportunities for students, but if... More
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Scammon Bay School