Top 10 Best Alaska Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 9,158 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 national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Alaska (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Magnet 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
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Grades: K-8
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Huffman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #66.
Bayshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 569 students
Rank: #88.
O'malley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
| 234 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Grades: K-6
| 165 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Aurora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Orion Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 456 students
Rank: #1313.
Delta Junction Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1414.
Crawford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
692 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1515.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #1616.
Mitkof Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N First St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #1717.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
52188 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Grades: K-6
| 137 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Peterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #2020.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Rank: #2121.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #2222.
West Homer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Grades: 3-6
| 216 students
Rank: #2323.
Fronteras Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #2424.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(877) 526-7656
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #2525.
Haines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #2626.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #2727.
Kenny Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #2828.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #2929.
William H. Seward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #3030.
Iditarod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #3131.
Glennallen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #3232.
Craig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Road Lower
Craig, AK 99921
(907) 826-3274
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #3333.
Main Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Powell Ave
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7480
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Rank: #3434.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Alaska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Alaska include Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Bear Valley Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Alaska?
34 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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