Public schools in Eagle River, AK
11 open public schools with an address in Eagle River, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,757
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Alaska median 14.6:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Eagle River public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Eagle River, AK: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,757 students, an average of 342 per school. The largest campus is Gruening Middle School (797 students), and the largest elementary school is Ravenwood Elementary (367).
Anchorage School District operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Eagle River 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 16.1:1, 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 1 charter school, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 19% 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 Eagle River
Elementary schools in Eagle River
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpenglow Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 278 | 19:1 | |
| Birchwood ABC Elementary Anchorage School District · Magnet | PK–06 | 246 | 15.9:1 | |
| Eagle Academy Charter School Anchorage School District · Charter | KG–08 | 205 | 16.1:1 | |
| Eagle River Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 266 | 15:1 | |
| Fire Lake Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 195 | 13.7:1 | |
| Homestead Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 255 | 15.7:1 | |
| Ravenwood Elementary Anchorage School District | PK–06 | 367 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Eagle River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gruening Middle School Anchorage School District | 06–08 | 797 | 28.3:1 |
High schools in Eagle River
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Middle College School Anchorage School District | 11–12 | 272 | 93.8:1 | |
| Eagle River High School Anchorage School District | 09–12 | 771 | 20.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Eagle River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr. Iditarod Area School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 105 | 52.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.7%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black2.7%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial12.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Eagle River schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,757 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Eagle River
How many public schools are in Eagle River, AK?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Eagle River: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,757 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Eagle River?
Schools with an address in Eagle River belong to 2 education agencies, led by Anchorage School District (10 schools), Iditarod Area 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 Eagle River?
Eagle River High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Eagle River, with 771 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Eagle River?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Eagle River are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Eagle Academy 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 Eagle River schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Eagle River public schools is 16.1:1, 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 Eagle River 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.
Nearby Alaska cities
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