Best Schools in Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks, AK has a total of 36 schools including 8 high schools, 10 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 22,221 students attend Fairbanks, AK schools. On average, schools in Fairbanks score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fairbanks don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks, AK has 8 high schools with 6,616 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 Fairbanks score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fairbanks underperform expectations.
1. West Valley High School
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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. North Pole High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students
4. Golden Heart Academy
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 15 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks, AK has 10 middle schools with 10,723 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 Fairbanks score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fairbanks meet expectations.
1. Randy Smith Middle School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
2. North Pole Middle School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
3. Tanana Middle School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
4. Ryan Middle School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks, AK has 17 elementary schools with 4,694 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 Fairbanks score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fairbanks don't meet expectations.
1. Pearl Creek Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
2. Barnette Magnet School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students
3. Chinook Montessori Charter School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students
4. Weller Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
5. Boreal Sun Charter School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 197 Students
6. Ladd Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 437 Students
7. Midnight Sun Elementary School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
8. Woodriver Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
9. University Park Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students
10. North Pole Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairbanks, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairbanks, AK has a total population of 35,188 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairbanks, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairbanks, AK.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairbanks, AK Internet Health Assessment.
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