2024 Best School Districts in Alaska

#1 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Skagway School District

Blue checkmark.

School District,

SKAGWAY, AK,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says There are virtually endless reasons that I endorse Skagway School. Primarily, I find the fact that my relationship with the teachers and students is absolutely strong, fun, and career-supportive.....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 1,

Students: 142,

#2 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Unalaska City School District

School District,

UNALASKA, AK,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says This school is amazing. The staff actually care for students as well as helping them succeed. The students here are involved in multiple activities and are involved in the community. The school is....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 354,

#3 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Petersburg Borough School District

School District,

PETERSBURG, AK,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 431,

#4 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Valdez City School District

School District,

VALDEZ, AK,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 707,

#5 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

School District,

PALMER, AK,

39 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The education can vary depending on the school of attendance, however, I found the teachers to be equally passionate in conducting their classrooms and inspiring their students. I had my fair share....

Read 39 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 47,

Students: 19,319,

#6 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Haines Borough School District

School District,

HAINES, AK,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I couldn't be more thankful that I grew up in this school. All of its "shortcomings" are really just the normal challenges that come with being a school in a rural Alaskan town. The staff is amazing....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 250,

#7 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Anchorage School District

School District,

ANCHORAGE, AK,

175 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says I would like to see a change in the schools atmosphere revolving around student government, I’ve noticed that at most high schools anything that student government wants done, never happens, and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 97,

Students: 43,054,

#8 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Juneau Borough School District

School District,

JUNEAU, AK,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says From preschool to 8th grade I attended the only Montessori school in Juneau. The learning community was amazing and the teachers were very committed to seeing their students succeed. In Juneau....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 15,

Students: 4,355,

#9 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Wrangell Public School District

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School District,

WRANGELL, AK,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 260,

#10 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Iditarod Area School District

School District,

MCGRATH, AK,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 8,

Students: 286,

#11 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Yakutat School District

School District,

YAKUTAT, AK,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I loved growing up with my classmates, we built connections that last lifetimes and learn together in a way that allows us to understand ourselves and appreciate others. I loved learning in an....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 2,

Students: 96,

#12 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Hoonah City School District

School District,

HOONAH, AK,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 1,

Students: 123,

#13 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Galena City School District

School District,

GALENA, AK,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The freedom to homeschool was awesome! IDEA is a part of Galena School District. I was able to create the education that interested me within the parameters of high school graduation requirements..

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 7,552,

#14 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Chugach School District

School District,

ANCHORAGE, AK,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 638,

#15 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Aleutians East Borough School District

School District,

SAND POINT, AK,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 207,

#16 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Southeast Island School District

School District,

THORNE BAY, AK,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 8,

Students: 155,

#17 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Kodiak Island Borough School District

School District,

KODIAK, AK,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Kodiak Island Brough District is very involved in the life of the students. They are truly passionate into supporting their students regarding all of their goals and aspirations. It was very clear....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 12,

Students: 2,277,

#18 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

School District,

KETCHIKAN, AK,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School district is great. It is filled with kind and considerate staff who really care about their students education. Every teacher in the school district is extremely....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Total Schools: 9,

Students: 2,156,

#19 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Cordova City School District

School District,

CORDOVA, AK,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Cordova High School is small school so that there is lots of time for teachers to make sure their students are learning. The music department of the school is spectacular. With a great director who....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 322,

#20 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Kake City School District

School District,

KAKE, AK,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I liked at kake high school that it was small so that we had more one on one times with teachers and all teachers and staff were very supportive. i would like to see kake high school have more career....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Total Schools: 1,

Students: 103,

#21 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Bristol Bay Borough School District

School District,

NAKNEK, AK,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Total Schools: 3,

Students: 113,

#22 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Denali Borough School District

School District,

HEALY, AK,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says A kindergarten through 12th grade school that is one big family. Kindergarten kids give hugs to seniors as they walk down the hall. Athletics support the school, supporting kids to keep their....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 1,035,

#23 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

School District,

SOLDOTNA, AK,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have been a student in this School District from preschool through my current year as a senior in high school. My overall experience has been quite positive. I greatly value my education, and I... I was very fortunate to have teachers that engaged and challenged me. I was able to move ahead in math in elementary school, and I owe that to a very encouraging teacher who recognized my... I am currently enrolled in a program through my school district that pays for the college classes I am currently taking. This program pays for the tuition and any texts I need. I will have... The only thing I can recommend for improvement is the maintenance on our school buildings need to be better. However, our community just voted on a 65 million dollar bond to repair some of our....

Read 18 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Total Schools: 42,

Students: 8,423,

#24 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Delta-Greely School District

School District,

DELTA JUNCTION, AK,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I love the teachers at my school most of them know how to really grab your attention and make learning hands on fun. If I could change anything about my school it would be making our dress code....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Total Schools: 5,

Students: 882,

#25 Best School Districts in Alaska.

Chatham School District

School District,

ANGOON, AK,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says One of the things I really love about the Chatham school district is that the teachers and staff are all very involved and always wanting to see the kids succeed on a personal level. I wish our small....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Total Schools: 4,

Students: 139,