For the 2025 school year, there are 40 blue ribbon public schools serving 11,207 students in Alaska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Alaska are Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Bear Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aquarian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: #99.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #1010.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
Rank: #1111.
O'malley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #1212.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1313.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Delta Junction Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1616.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #1717.
Mitkof Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #1818.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #1919.
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52188 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
Rank: #2020.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Alpenglow Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Orion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Unalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 E Broadway
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Unalaska, AK 99685
(907) 581-1222
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Rank: #2424.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2525.
Anderson Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
692 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #2626.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #2727.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #2828.
West Homer Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Grades: 3-6
| 209 students
Rank: #2929.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #3030.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Rank: #3131.
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #3232.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #3333.
Craig Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 School Road Lower
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
William H. Seward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Alaska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Alaska include Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Bear Valley Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Alaska?
40 blue ribbon public schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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