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

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students

2. Lathrop High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students

3. North Pole High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students

4. Golden Heart Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students

2. North Pole Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students

3. Tanana Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students

4. Ryan Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students

2. Barnette Magnet School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students

3. Chinook Montessori Charter School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students

4. Weller Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students

5. Boreal Sun Charter School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 197 Students

6. Ladd Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 437 Students

7. Midnight Sun Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students

8. Woodriver Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

9. University Park Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 356 Students

10. North Pole Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

22,221

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

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

D

33.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,164 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Fairbanks, AK Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations