Best Schools in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK has a total of 110 schools including 23 high schools, 13 middle schools and 67 elementary schools. A total of 45,221 students attend Anchorage, AK schools. On average, schools in Anchorage score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Anchorage meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK has 23 high schools with 13,045 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Anchorage score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Anchorage meet expectations.
1. Steller Secondary School
SchoolGrade
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 240 Students
2. Eagle River High School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
3. River City Academy
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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
4. South Anchorage High School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
5. Service High School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1544 Students
6. Dimond High School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
7. Highland Academy Charter
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Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 169 Students
8. West High School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1763 Students
9. Benson Secondary/s.e.a.r.c.h.
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students
10. Mclaughlin Secondary School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 65 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK has 13 middle schools with 7,088 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Anchorage score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Anchorage meet expectations.
1. Goldenview Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 626 Students
2. Gruening Middle School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
3. Mirror Lake Middle School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
4. Anchorage Stream Academy
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Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
5. Skyview Middle School
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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 374 Students
6. Seward Middle School
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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students
7. Mears Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 733 Students
8. Romig Middle School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 720 Students
9. Hanshew Middle School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 691 Students
10. Wendler Middle School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 422 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK has 67 elementary schools with 21,300 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Anchorage score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Anchorage meet expectations.
1. Huffman Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
2. Bear Valley Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 397 Students
3. Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 569 Students
4. Bayshore Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 428 Students
5. Orion Elementary School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students
6. Chugach Optional Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
7. Rogers Park Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 404 Students
8. O'malley Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 356 Students
9. Rabbit Creek Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students
10. Aquarian Charter School
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Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Anchorage, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anchorage, AK has a total population of 243,006 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anchorage, 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 Anchorage, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anchorage, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anchorage, 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 Anchorage, AK Internet Health Assessment.
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