For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,075 students in Barrow, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Barrow, AK are Fred Ipalook Elementary School, Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Barrow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Barrow, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Barrow High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Qargi Academy
Charter School
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barrow, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Barrow, AK include Fred Ipalook Elementary School, Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School.
How many public schools are located in Barrow?
5 public schools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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