For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 749 students in Barrow, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barrow, AK are Fred Ipalook Elementary School and Eben Hopson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barrow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barrow, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barrow, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barrow, AK include Fred Ipalook Elementary School and Eben Hopson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barrow?
2 public elementary schools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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