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Best Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,375 students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK (there are 2 private schools, serving 71 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top-ranked public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK are Eagle Community School, Dot Lake School and Delta Junction Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
168 3rd Avenue
Eagle, AK 99738
(907) 547-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Delta Junction Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Alaska Homeschool
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 378:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Delta Junction Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Gerstle River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Delta Junction Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Mentasta Lake School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Mile Main Village Rd
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 291-2317
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Tetlin School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Main St
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 324-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Walter Northway School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile 7 Village Rd
Northway, AK 99764
(907) 778-2287
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1111.
Alaska Reach Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-2591
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Tok School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Jon Summar Way
Tok, AK 99780
(907) 883-5161
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK include Eagle Community School, Dot Lake School and Delta Junction Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
13 public schools are located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
What percentage of students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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