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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Alaska Charter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 charter public elementary schools serving 8,135 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Alaska are Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Watershed Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Alaska (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.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Aquarian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Fireweed Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Anvil City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Mile 3.5 Nome-teller Hwy
Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-6207
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2404 S Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Discovery Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2880 Hurst Road
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0136
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Ketchikan Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-8568
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Hooper Bay Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
83 School Road
Hooper Bay, AK 99604
(907) 758-1200
Gr: 4-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2626.
Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highwa
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-1645
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Alaska include Eagle Academy Charter School, Aurora Borealis Charter School and Watershed Charter School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Alaska?
31 charter public elementary schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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