Public schools in Kenai, AK
9 open public schools with an address in Kenai, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,053
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Alaska median 14.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Kenai public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Kenai, AK: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,053 students, an average of 257 per school. The largest campus is Kenai Central High School (525 students), and the largest elementary school is Mt. View Elementary (449).
Every listed school belongs to Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. 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 13.9:1, lower 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% 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 Kenai
Elementary schools in Kenai
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Borealis Charter School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Charter | KG–08 | 199 | 16.5:1 | |
| Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Charter | KG–05 | 205 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mt. View Elementary Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | PK–05 | 449 | 14.1:1 | |
| Nikiski North Star Elementary Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | PK–05 | 214 | 12.1:1 | |
| Tulen Charter School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Charter | KG–03 | — | — |
Middle schools in Kenai
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Middle School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | 06–08 | 408 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Kenai
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Alternative High School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 45 | 9.8:1 | |
| Kenai Central High School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | 09–12 | 525 | 17.8:1 | |
| Marathon School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 8 | 4.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.3%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial19.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Kenai schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,053 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kenai
How many public schools are in Kenai, AK?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Kenai: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,053 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kenai?
All listed public schools with an address in Kenai belong to Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kenai?
Kenai Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kenai, with 525 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kenai?
Yes. 3 of the 9 public schools in Kenai are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Aurora Borealis Charter School, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science, Tulen 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 Kenai schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kenai public schools is 13.9:1, lower 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 Kenai 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