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There are public and private PK-12 schools in Alaska. Learn more about the schools, student demographics, and academics within the state, read parent reviews of local schools, and find information about specific cities and school districts.

Alaska

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979 Preschools

502 Elementary Schools

379 Middle Schools

340 High Schools

475 Public District Schools

32 Public Charter Schools

710 Private Schools

1,217 Total Schools

Top Rated Schools in This State

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Alaska based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

Academic Summary

Are the schools in Alaska offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.

Cities

Largest School Districts in Alaska

Anchorage School District
43,727 students | ANCHORAGE, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 98 schools
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
19,705 students | PALMER, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 49 schools
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
12,703 students | FAIRBANKS, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
8,528 students | SOLDOTNA, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 44 schools
Galena City School District
7,177 students | GALENA, AK
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools

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Reviews From Schools in Alaska

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Parent / Guardian

August 27, 2025

This school is horrible, like a prison.

Review for Shishmaref School

Current student

August 22, 2025

best school ever lowk on foenem fr fr

Review for Crow Village Sam School

Parent / Guardian

August 21, 2025

We moved schools this year do to our move. Huge regret. The office staff at Bowman is rude and unprofessional, that is not a way of greeting a parent or a student especially being new to the school.... More

Review for Bowman Elementary School