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Best Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 15,573 students in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK are Watershed Charter School, Golden Heart Academy and Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 7,876 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Two Rivers Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Ladd Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Raven School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Gr: PK-12 | 3,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Randy Smith Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 Bainbridge Blvd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 458-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Tanana Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Trainor Gate Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
North Pole Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 East 8th Ave
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-2271
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Ryan Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-4751
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Loftus Rd
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 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK include Watershed Charter School, Golden Heart Academy and Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea).
How many public middle schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
19 public middle schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Fairbanks North Star Borough public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough are often viewed compared to one another?

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