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
46,115 students | ANCHORAGE, AK
Grades PK-12 | 97 schools -
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
18,828 students | PALMER, AK
Grades PK-12 | 45 schools -
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
13,275 students | FAIRBANKS, AK
Grades PK-12 | 35 schools -
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
8,852 students | SOLDOTNA, AK
Grades PK-12 | 43 schools -
Galena City School District
5,007 students | GALENA, AK
Grades PK-12 | 4 schools
Reviews From Schools in Alaska
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Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2023
Our oldest spent 2 years attending this school. Both years with teachers who seemed less the interested in providing much of a learning environment for the students. The school does not keep parents... More
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Wonder Park Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2023
We were always told RC is one of the best schools in Anchorage but after one year here, we are transferring our kid out. The principal (who is now retiring) was never any help if there were issues and... More
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Rabbit Creek Elementary School
Current student
April 25, 2023
The Bus problem is very bad, sometimes I will be waiting outside for over an hour in -30 degree weather. But the bus still doesn’t show up.
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Lathrop High School