For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,592 students in 99705, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 99705, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 99705, AK are North Pole Elementary School, Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99705 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99705, AK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99705, AK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Pole Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Snowman Ln
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2286
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2286
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
North Pole Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 East 8th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2271
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2271
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
North Pole High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Nphs Blvd
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-3761
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Star Of The North Secondary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Monk Ct
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 490-9025
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 490-9025
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99705, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99705, AK include North Pole Elementary School, Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 99705?
5 public schools are located in 99705.
What percentage of students in 99705 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 99705 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99705?
99705 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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