For the 2025 school year, there are 10 alternative public middle schools serving 590 students in Alaska.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Alaska are Golden Heart Academy, Bethel Youth Facility and Johnson Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Johnson Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3252 Hospital Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-6835
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #77.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #88.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads High School
Alternative School
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Alaska?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Alaska include Golden Heart Academy, Bethel Youth Facility and Johnson Youth Center.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Alaska?
10 alternative public middle schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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