For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,298 students in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Abbott Loop are Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Polaris K-12 School and Focus Homeschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | 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
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Grades: K-12
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Focus Homeschool
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Hanshew Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561
Grades: 7-8
| 691 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK include Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Polaris K-12 School and Focus Homeschool.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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