Public schools in Anchorage, AK
76 open public schools with an address in Anchorage, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
76
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
33,913
74 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Alaska median 14.6:1
Charter schools
7
25 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Anchorage public schools
The federal directory lists 76 public schools in Anchorage, AK: 48 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high, 8 combined or other. The 74 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 33,913 students, an average of 458 per school. The largest campus is West High School (1,702 students), and the largest elementary school is Northern Lights ABC K-8 School (582).
Anchorage School District operates the most schools here (75), and 2 regular districts have at least one Anchorage campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 7 charter schools, 25 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 18 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 12 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 13 of 19 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Anchorage
Elementary schools in Anchorage
48| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Heights Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 240 | 13:1 | |
| Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Anchorage School District · Charter · Magnet | PK–08 | 357 | 15.9:1 | |
| Aquarian Charter School Anchorage School District · Charter | KG–06 | 365 | 16.6:1 | |
| Baxter Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 239 | 16.9:1 | |
| Bayshore Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 338 | 19.1:1 | |
| Bear Valley Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 316 | 17.4:1 | |
| Bowman Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 536 | 16.2:1 | |
| Campbell STEM Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 323 | 16.3:1 | |
| Chester Valley Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 191 | 17.8:1 | |
| Chinook Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 365 | 15.6:1 | |
| Chugach Optional Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 275 | 18.1:1 | |
| College Gate Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 363 | 16.9:1 | |
| Creekside Park Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 399 | 18:1 | |
| Denali Montessori Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 361 | 14.9:1 | |
| Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 337 | 15.9:1 | |
| Gladys Wood Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 267 | 14.2:1 | |
| Government Hill Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 424 | 16.9:1 | |
| Huffman Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 268 | 17:1 | |
| Inlet View Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 190 | 17.1:1 | |
| Kasuun Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 343 | 17.2:1 | |
| Kincaid Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 322 | 15.9:1 | |
| Klatt Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 294 | 14.6:1 | |
| Lake Otis Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 264 | 13:1 | |
| Mountain View Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 230 | 14.2:1 | |
| Muldoon Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 417 | 18.4:1 | |
| North Star Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 317 | 15.7:1 | |
| Northern Lights ABC K-8 School Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 582 | 18.9:1 | |
| Northwood ABC Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 255 | 14.3:1 | |
| O'Malley Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 350 | 15:1 | |
| Ocean View Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 285 | 16.9:1 | |
| Ptarmigan Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 392 | 15.1:1 | |
| Rabbit Creek Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 288 | 15.6:1 | |
| Rilke Schule Charter School Anchorage School District · Charter · Magnet | KG–08 | 485 | 18.9:1 | |
| Rogers Park Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 354 | 14.8:1 | |
| Russian Jack Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 254 | 14.4:1 | |
| Sand Lake Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 367 | 15.4:1 | |
| Scenic Park Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 386 | 17:1 | |
| Spring Hill Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 291 | 14.4:1 | |
| Susitna Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 394 | 18.5:1 | |
| Taku Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 258 | 18.5:1 | |
| Trailside Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 364 | 15.9:1 | |
| Tudor Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 303 | 26.2:1 | |
| Turnagain Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 247 | 17.8:1 | |
| William Tyson Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 353 | 19.5:1 | |
| Williwaw Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 315 | 14.3:1 | |
| Willow Crest Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 294 | 15.1:1 | |
| Winterberry School Anchorage School District · Charter · Magnet | KG–08 | 264 | 17.6:1 | |
| Wonder Park Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–05 | 287 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Anchorage
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage STrEaM Academy Anchorage School District · Charter | 06–08 | 183 | 17.1:1 | |
| Central Middle School of Science Anchorage School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 545 | 22.2:1 | |
| Clark Middle School Anchorage School District | 06–08 | 713 | 26:1 | |
| Goldenview Middle School Anchorage School District | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Hanshew Middle School Anchorage School District | 06–08 | 822 | 33.1:1 | |
| Mears Middle School Anchorage School District · Magnet | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Anchorage School District | 06–08 | 830 | 21.7:1 | |
| Romig Middle School Anchorage School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,138 | 21:1 | |
| Wendler Middle School Anchorage School District | 06–08 | 602 | 21:1 |
High schools in Anchorage
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Benson Alternative High School Anchorage School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 275 | 19.1:1 | |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Anchorage School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,636 | 20.3:1 | |
| Dimond High School Anchorage School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,373 | 21.6:1 | |
| Highland Academy Charter Anchorage School District · Charter · Magnet | 06–12 | 200 | 18.8:1 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School Anchorage School District · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 124 | 4.7:1 | |
| McLaughlin Secondary School Anchorage School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 77 | 7.1:1 | |
| S.A.V.E. High School Anchorage School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 156 | 19.3:1 | |
| Service High School Anchorage School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,518 | 24.1:1 | |
| South Anchorage High School Anchorage School District | 09–12 | 1,239 | 22.6:1 | |
| Steller Secondary School Anchorage School District · Magnet | 06–12 | 305 | 20.8:1 | |
| West High School Anchorage School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,702 | 21.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Anchorage
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKChoice K-12 Learning Anchorage School District | KG–12 | 283 | 14.8:1 | |
| Alaska State School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Anchorage School District | PK–12 | 25 | 22.3:1 | |
| Bartlett High School Anchorage School District | PK–12 | 1,431 | 21.7:1 | |
| Family Partnership Correspondence School Anchorage School District | KG–12 | 1,008 | 80.1:1 | |
| FOCUS Homeschool Chugach School District | PK–12 | 549 | 62:1 | |
| Frontier Charter School Anchorage School District · Charter | KG–12 | 689 | 175.8:1 | |
| Polaris K-12 School Anchorage School District · Magnet | KG–12 | 483 | 22.1:1 | |
| Whaley School Anchorage School District | PK–12 | 298 | 6.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.7%
- Hispanic12.4%
- Black4.8%
- Asian11%
- American Indian / Alaska Native11.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander8.9%
- Multiracial16.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 74 Anchorage schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (33,913 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Anchorage
How many public schools are in Anchorage, AK?
The current NCES directory lists 76 open public schools with a location address in Anchorage: 48 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high, 8 combined or other. Together they reported 33,913 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Anchorage?
Schools with an address in Anchorage belong to 2 education agencies, led by Anchorage School District (75 schools), Chugach School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Anchorage?
West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Anchorage, with 1,702 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Anchorage?
Yes. 7 of the 76 public schools in Anchorage are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Alaska Native Cultural Charter School, Anchorage STrEaM Academy, Aquarian Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Anchorage schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Anchorage public schools is 17.1:1, higher than the Alaska school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Anchorage guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alaska cities