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Best 99701 Alaska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,407 students in 99701, AK (there are 8 private schools, serving 892 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 99701, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99701, AK are Golden Heart Academy, Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Chinook Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99701 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99701, AK have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best 99701, AK Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
635 Elementary Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-1629
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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.
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: #99.
Midnight Sun Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 Bradway Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-0134
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Denali Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2456
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Anne Wien Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Hampstead Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
785 Lakloey Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5775
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Salcha Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267
Gr: PK-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 99701, AK?
How many public schools are located in 99701?
20 public schools are located in 99701.
What percentage of students in 99701 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 99701 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99701?
99701 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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