For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 666 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Aurora Borealis Charter School, Soldotna Montessori Charter School and Fireweed Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
705 Frontage Rd Ste A
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0292
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Fireweed Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1260
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Kaleidoscope School Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
549 N Forest Dr
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-0804
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Kenai Peninsula Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 8229
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Nikiski, AK 99635
(907) 776-8533
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 23%
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Spring Creek School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
606 Sea Lion Ave
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-9081
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK include Aurora Borealis Charter School, Soldotna Montessori Charter School and Fireweed Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
4 public charter schools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Kenai Peninsula Borough public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
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