For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,072 students in North Pole, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Pole, 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.
North Pole, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Pole have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Pole, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Pole Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Peak Charter School
Magnet School
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
Magnet 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
| 531 students
North Pole, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Star Of The North Secondary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
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 elementary schools in North Pole, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Pole, AK include North Pole Elementary School, Discovery Peak Charter School and North Pole Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Pole?
3 public elementary schools are located in North Pole.
What is the racial composition of students in North Pole?
North Pole public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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