Top 10 Best 99701 Alaska Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 12,982 students in 99701, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99701, AK are Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Golden Heart Academy and Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99701 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99701, AK have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 99701, AK Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 6,899 students
Rank: #44.
Weller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
635 Elementary Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-1629
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #66.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Ladd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2404 S Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #99.
Two Rivers School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Two Rivers Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Rank: #1010.
Midnight Sun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 Bradway Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-0134
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1111.
Randy Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Bainbridge
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 458-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #1212.
Tanana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Trainor Gate Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8145
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Anne Wien Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Hampstead Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
785 Lakloey Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1515.
Salcha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Denali Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2456
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5775
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1818.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Rank: #1919.
Ryan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-4751
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 99701 Alaska

99701, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: K-9
| 113 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 99701, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99701, AK include Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Golden Heart Academy and Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea).
How many public elementary schools are located in 99701?
19 public elementary schools are located in 99701.
What is the racial composition of students in 99701?
99701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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