For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,567 students in 99603, AK.
The top ranked public schools in 99603, AK are Fireweed Academy, Kachemak Selo School and Homer Flex School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99603 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99603, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99603, AK Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fireweed Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Kachemak Selo School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44032 Milton Rd #b11
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Homer Flex School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4122 Ben Walters Ln
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5558
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Mcneil Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52188 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8181
Grades: K-6
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Homer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Rank: #66.
West Homer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1200
Grades: 3-6
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Homer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Port Graham School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nanwalek School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Voznesenka School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33002 Voznesenka Loop
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1111.
Razdolna School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31746 Basargin Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paul Banks Elementary School
Magnet School
1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801
Grades: PK-2
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99603, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99603, AK include Fireweed Academy, Kachemak Selo School and Homer Flex School.
How many public schools are located in 99603?
12 public schools are located in 99603.
What is the racial composition of students in 99603?
99603 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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