Best Schools in Ester, AK
Ester, AK has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,652 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Ester don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ester, AK
The top high schools in Ester, 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
Best Middle Schools in Ester, AK
The top middle schools in Ester, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Ester, AK
The top elementary schools in Ester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pearl Creek Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
2. University Park Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ester, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ester, AK has a total population of 1,249 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ester, 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 Ester, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ester, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ester, 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 Ester, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ester, AK
How many schools are in Ester, AK?
Ester, AK has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,652 students in total.
How do schools in Ester perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Ester score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Ester don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ester?
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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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations