For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 4,026 students in 99709, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99709, AK are Watershed Charter School, Raven School and Effie Kokrine Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99709 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 99709, AK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99709, AK Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 99709, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99709, AK include Watershed Charter School, Raven School and Effie Kokrine Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99709?
3 public middle schools are located in 99709.
What is the racial composition of students in 99709?
99709 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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