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Best 99709 Alaska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,922 students in 99709, AK (there are , serving 37 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 99709, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 99709, AK are Watershed Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary School and Raven School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99709 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99709, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best 99709, AK Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Pearl Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Auburn Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4234
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Raven School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Gr: PK-12 | 3,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Woodriver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5000 Palo Verde Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
554 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6963
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Hutchison High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Raven Correspondence School
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 99709, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in 99709, AK include Watershed Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary School and Raven School.
How many public schools are located in 99709?
9 public schools are located in 99709.
What percentage of students in 99709 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 99709 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99709?
99709 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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