For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 985 students in Homer, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Homer, AK are Fireweed Academy, Kachemak Selo School and Mcneil Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homer, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Homer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Homer, AK (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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 elementary schools in Homer, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Homer, AK include Fireweed Academy, Kachemak Selo School and Mcneil Canyon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Homer?
9 public elementary schools are located in Homer.
What is the racial composition of students in Homer?
Homer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Homer are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Homer include: Paul Banks Elementary School vs. Fireweed Academy, Fireweed Academy vs. Paul Banks Elementary School
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