For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,978 students in 99709, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99709, AK are Watershed Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary School and Raven School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99709 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99709, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best 99709, AK Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pearl Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Auburn Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4234
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4234
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Raven School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Gr: PK-12 | 3,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Woodriver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Palo Verde Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4211
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
554 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6963
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6963
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99709, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99709, AK include Watershed Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary School and Raven School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99709?
5 public elementary schools are located in 99709.
What is the racial composition of students in 99709?
99709 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
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