For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,475 students in Kenai, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kenai, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science and Mt. View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kenai have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Kenai, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Swires Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Kenai Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tinker Ln
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Nikiski North Star Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45600 Holt Lamplight Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Kenai, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kenai, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kenai, AK include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science and Mt. View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kenai?
5 public elementary schools are located in Kenai.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai?
Kenai public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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