Best Schools in 99709, AK
99709, AK has 18 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,672 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 99709 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99709, AK
The top high schools in 99709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students
2. Hutchison High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
3. Lathrop High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
4. Effie Kokrine Charter School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99709, AK
The top middle schools in 99709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randy Smith Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
2. Ryan Middle School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 99709, AK
The top elementary schools in 99709, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watershed Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
2. Woodriver Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Pearl Creek Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
4. Weller Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
5. Anne Wien Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
6. Denali Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
7. University Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
8. Hunter Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
9. Golden Heart Christian School
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Golden Heart Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 24 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99709, AK
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99709, AK has a total population of 28,897 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99709, 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 99709, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99709, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99709, 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 99709, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99709, AK
How many schools are in 99709, AK?
99709, AK has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,672 students in total.
How do schools in 99709 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 99709 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 99709 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99709?
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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