Best Schools in North Pole, AK
North Pole, AK has 11 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,616 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in North Pole don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Pole, AK
The top high schools in North Pole, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pole High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students
2. Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Pole, AK
The top middle schools in North Pole, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Pole Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Pole, AK
The top elementary schools in North Pole, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crawford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
2. Two Rivers School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 67 Students
3. Arctic Light Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
4. Discovery Peak Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 194 Students
5. Midnight Sun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
6. Ticasuk Brown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
7. North Pole Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Pole, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Pole, AK has a total population of 3,666 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Pole, 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 North Pole, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Pole, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Pole, 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 North Pole, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Pole, AK
How many schools are in North Pole, AK?
North Pole, AK has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,616 students in total.
How do schools in North Pole perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in North Pole score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in North Pole don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Pole?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in North Pole
5 of 5 schools in North Pole carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in North Pole. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.