Public schools in Soldotna, AK
8 open public schools with an address in Soldotna, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,452
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Alaska median 14.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Soldotna public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Soldotna, AK: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,452 students, an average of 432 per school. The largest campus is Connections (1,188 students), and the largest elementary school is Kalifornsky Beach Elementary (384).
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 15.6:1, 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. 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 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 37% 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 Soldotna
Elementary schools in Soldotna
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalifornsky Beach Elementary Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | PK–06 | 384 | 15.5:1 | |
| Redoubt Elementary Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | PK–06 | 321 | 14.6:1 | |
| Soldotna Elementary Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | PK–06 | 266 | 13.5:1 | |
| Soldotna Montessori Charter School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Charter | KG–06 | 164 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Soldotna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview Middle School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | 07–08 | 355 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Soldotna
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River City Academy Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | 07–12 | 79 | 15.3:1 | |
| Soldotna High School Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | 09–12 | 695 | 18.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Soldotna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connections Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | PK–12 | 1,188 | 79.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.1%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial13%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Soldotna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,452 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Soldotna
How many public schools are in Soldotna, AK?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Soldotna: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,452 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Soldotna?
All listed public schools with an address in Soldotna 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 Soldotna?
Soldotna High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Soldotna, with 695 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Soldotna?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Soldotna are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Soldotna Montessori 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 Soldotna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Soldotna public schools is 15.6:1, 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 Soldotna 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