What types of schools are available in Anchorage, Alaska?

Anchorage, Alaska offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Anchorage, Alaska

Q: How many schools are in Anchorage, Alaska?

There are 76 schools in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 34,291 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Anchorage?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Anchorage, Alaska, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 76 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

34,291

Total Students

Across Anchorage

20.4:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

76 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)7 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,518 students at Service High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Focus Homeschool

publichighPK-12

9312 Vanguard Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507

Nicholas J. Begich Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

7440 Creekside Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504

11700 Gregory Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516

Rilke Schule Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

650 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

Spring Hill Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6

9911 Lake Otis Pwky, Anchorage, AK 99507

Highland Academy Charter

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1, Anchorage, AK 99504

Hanshew Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

10121 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99507

Bear Valley Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6

15001 Mountain Air Dr, Anchorage, AK 99516

11900 Puma St, Anchorage, AK 99515

Rogers Park Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6

1400 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99508

5577 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

South Anchorage High School

publichighGrade 9-12

13400 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516

Government Hill Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6

525 Bluff Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501

charter schoolmiddleK-8

4802 Bryn Mawr Ct, Anchorage, AK 99508

Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School

publichighGrade 10-12

2650 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99508

Mclaughlin Secondary School

publichighGrade 6-12

2600 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508

5151 Abbott Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

3601 W 40Th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

150 South Bragaw St, Anchorage, AK 99508

2909 W 88Th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99502

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska is home to 76 schools serving over 34,291 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Anchorage, Alaska?

There are 76 schools in Anchorage, serving 34,291 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Anchorage?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Anchorage include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Anchorage?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Anchorage is 20.4:1.

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