Best Schools in 99701, AK
99701, AK has 23 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,544 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 99701 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99701, AK
The top high schools in 99701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students
2. Lathrop High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
3. Golden Heart Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 15 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99701, AK
The top middle schools in 99701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randy Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
2. Tanana Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
3. Ryan Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 99701, AK
The top elementary schools in 99701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pearl Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
2. Weller Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
3. Barnette Magnet School
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students
4. Ladd Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 437 Students
5. Chinook Montessori Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students
6. Boreal Sun Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 197 Students
7. Anne Wien Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
8. Denali Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
9. University Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
10. Hunter Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99701, AK
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99701, AK has a total population of 18,323 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99701, AK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 99701, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99701, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99701, AK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 99701, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99701, AK
How many schools are in 99701, AK?
99701, AK has 23 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,544 students in total.
How do schools in 99701 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 99701 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 99701 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99701?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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