For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 363 students in the neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public school in North Star is North Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 W Fireweed Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3800
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage, AK include North Star Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of North Star, Anchorage public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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