Best Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has 45 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 26 elementary) serving 23,971 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
The top high schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delta Junction Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta/greely School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
2. West Valley High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students
3. Hutchison High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
4. Lathrop High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
5. North Pole High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students
6. Effie Kokrine Charter School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
7. Golden Heart Academy
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 15 Students
8. Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
The top middle schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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 North Star Borough, AK
The top elementary schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crawford Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
2. Watershed Charter School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
3. Delta Junction Elementary
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Delta/greely School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
4. Woodriver Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
5. Pearl Creek Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
6. Weller Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
7. Barnette Magnet School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students
8. Ladd Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 437 Students
9. Chinook Montessori Charter School
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students
10. Salcha Elementary
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has a total population of 95,655 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 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 North Star Borough, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairbanks North Star Borough, 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 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
How many schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK has 45 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 23,971 students in total.
How do schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
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: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 6%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations