For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 881 students in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.
The top ranked public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK are Watershed Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School and Boreal Sun Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2404 S Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Discovery Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2880 Hurst Road
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0136
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0136
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
768 Kodiak St
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-2167
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-2167
Grades: PK-2
| 257 students
675 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3110
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3110
Grades: 6-12
| 357 students
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: K-9
| 113 students
General Delivery
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
The top ranked public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK include Watershed Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School and Boreal Sun Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
5 public charter schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Fairbanks North Star Borough public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Which public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough include: Boreal Sun Charter School vs. Watershed Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School vs. Watershed Charter School
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