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Best North Slope Borough Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,987 students in North Slope Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in North Slope Borough, AK are Kali School, Meade River School and Fred Ipalook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Slope Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in North Slope Borough have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in North Slope Borough (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kali School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Meade River School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Barrow High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Harold Kaveolook School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Nunamiut School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Alak School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tikigaq School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in North Slope Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in North Slope Borough, AK include Kali School, Meade River School and Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Slope Borough?
12 public schools are located in North Slope Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in North Slope Borough are often viewed compared to one another?

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