For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,018 students in Delta Junction, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 81 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Delta Junction, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Delta Junction, AK are Dot Lake School, Delta Junction Elementary School and Alaska Homeschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta Junction, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Delta Junction have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Delta Junction, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Delta Junction Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Alaska Homeschool
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Grades: PK-12
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Delta Junction Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #55.
Delta Junction Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4460
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Gerstle River School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Delta Junction, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delta Cyber School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2610 Isabell Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-1043
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-1043
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Bldg 725
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 869-3105
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 869-3105
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Box 527
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 876-5020
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 876-5020
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
New Horizons High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2610 Isabel Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delta Junction, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Delta Junction, AK include Dot Lake School, Delta Junction Elementary School and Alaska Homeschool.
How many public schools are located in Delta Junction?
6 public schools are located in Delta Junction.
What percentage of students in Delta Junction go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Delta Junction are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delta Junction?
Delta Junction public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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