Anchorage School District

5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504-3135
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Anchorage School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 76 public elementary schools serving 29,449 students in Anchorage School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Alaska.
Public Elementary Schools in Anchorage School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
95 Schools
428 Schools
# Students
43,363 Students
101,290 Students
# Teachers
2,422 Teachers
5,543 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Anchorage School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#14 out of 53 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Anchorage   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anchorage   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anchorage   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
82%
78%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Anchorage   School District and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.71
# American Indian Students
4,470 Students
23,913 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
24%
# Asian Students
4,240 Students
4,245 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5,292 Students
7,252 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
1,945 Students
2,148 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
17,225 Students
47,194 Students
% White Students
40%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3,168 Students
3,021 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
3%
# Two or more races Students
7,023 Students
13,517 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
939
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
3,051
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,192
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,405
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,206
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,335
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,253
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,317
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,280
7,264
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,234
7,344
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,375
3,682
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,317
3,600
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,139
3,772
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,320
4,063
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,139 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,511 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$743 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Anchorage   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$803 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart displays total spending of Anchorage   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,139
$20,163
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Anchorage   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,511
$21,240
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Anchorage   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anchorage School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Aquarian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Girdwood School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #66.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 572 students
Rank: #99.
O'malley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #1010.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Orion Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1414.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #1515.
Family Partnership Correspondence School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Business Park Blvd # B22
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3700
Grades: K-12
| 984 students
Rank: #1616.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #1717.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Grades: K-8
| 467 students
Rank: #1818.
Rabbit Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1919.
Frontier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Northern Lights Blvd #9
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1180
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
Rank: #2020.
Alpenglow Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Anchorage Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7801 E 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #2323.
Inlet View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
Rank: #2424.
Akchoice K-12 Learning
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4164
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #2525.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #2626.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #2727.
Kincaid Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 Raspberry Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #2828.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #2929.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #3030.
Ursa Minor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
336 Hoonah Ave
Jber, AK 99505
(907) 428-1311
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
Rank: #3131.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #3232.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Grades: K-12
| 497 students
Rank: #3333.
Gruening Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #3434.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11911 Johns Rd
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5850
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #3535.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 95 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 43,363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 82% (Top 20% in AK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 27% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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