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Best 99501 Alaska Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,415 students in 99501, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99501, AK are Chugach Optional Elementary School, Inlet View Elementary School and Akchoice K-12 Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99501 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99501, AK have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).

Best 99501, AK Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Inlet View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Denali Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Government Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Bluff Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1327 Nelchina St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99501, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99501, AK include Chugach Optional Elementary School, Inlet View Elementary School and Akchoice K-12 Learning.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99501?
7 public elementary schools are located in 99501.
What is the racial composition of students in 99501?
99501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).

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