For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,018 students in Delta Junction, AK (there are , serving 81 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Delta Junction, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Delta Junction, AK are Dot Lake School, Delta Junction Elementary School and Alaska Homeschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta Junction, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Delta Junction have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Delta Junction, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dot Lake School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mp 1361 Ak Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 882-2663
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Delta Junction Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Alaska Homeschool
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1680 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 309:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Delta Junction Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Gerstle River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Milepost 1392 Alaska Hwy
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-5165
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Delta Junction Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1655 N Clearwater Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4460
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Delta Junction, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delta Cyber School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2610 Isabell Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-1043
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-1043
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
New Horizons High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2610 Isabel Ave
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4655
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Delta Junction, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Delta Junction, AK include Dot Lake School, Delta Junction Elementary School and Alaska Homeschool.
How many public schools are located in Delta Junction?
6 public schools are located in Delta Junction.
What percentage of students in Delta Junction go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Delta Junction are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delta Junction?
Delta Junction public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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