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Best Anchorage Municipality Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public middle schools serving 13,674 students in Anchorage Municipality, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anchorage Municipality, AK are Eagle Academy Charter School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Girdwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anchorage Municipality, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Anchorage Municipality have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Anchorage Municipality (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Girdwood School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Gr: K-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Goldenview Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15800 Goldenview Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 348-8626
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #77.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Gruening Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Anchorage Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7801 E 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Akchoice K-12 Learning
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 W 10th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4164
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Romig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Focus Homeschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Gr: PK-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Mears Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 W 100th
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-6400
Gr: 7-8
Rank: #1818.
Hanshew Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Central Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Wendler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2905 Lake Otis Rkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Golden Bear Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2626.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anchorage Municipality, AK include Eagle Academy Charter School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Girdwood School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anchorage Municipality?
31 public middle schools are located in Anchorage Municipality.
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage Municipality public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Anchorage Municipality are often viewed compared to one another?

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