Best Schools in Fort Richardson, AK
Fort Richardson, AK has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,915 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Fort Richardson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Richardson, AK
The top high schools in Fort Richardson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 791 Students
2. Chugiak High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
3. Bartlett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 1373 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Richardson, AK
The top middle schools in Fort Richardson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gruening Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 589 Students
2. Mirror Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Richardson, AK
The top elementary schools in Fort Richardson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birchwood Abc Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 205 Students
2. Aurora Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 497 Students
3. Eagle River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
4. Ursa Minor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 314 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Richardson, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Richardson, AK has a total population of 5,719 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Richardson, 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 Fort Richardson, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Richardson, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Richardson, 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 Fort Richardson, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Richardson, AK
How many schools are in Fort Richardson, AK?
Fort Richardson, AK has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,915 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Richardson perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Fort Richardson score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Fort Richardson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Richardson?
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: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations