RATINGS

District GreatSchools Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated above average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

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

District Academic Progress

A larger number of schools in this district have students who are making more academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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

Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in Anchorage School District

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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
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 15, 2025
All classes done at AMCS (except for high school level classes not provided by the college) are completed at the University of Alaska Anchorage completely for free and 100% of students are enrolled in... More
Review for Alaska Middle College School
Parent / Guardian
August 13, 2025
If your child is a person of color, RUN! There is systemic racism from principal, teachers and students. Filing a formal bullying report is a joke, the principal will blame your child for everything... More
Review for Rabbit Creek Elementary School