For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,216 students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK are Eagle Community School, Dot Lake School and Delta Junction Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Delta Junction Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Alaska Homeschool
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 378:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Delta Junction Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Gerstle River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Mentasta Lake School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Tetlin School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Walter Northway School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 7 Village Rd
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
Alaska Reach Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Tok School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK include Eagle Community School, Dot Lake School and Delta Junction Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
12 public elementary schools are located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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