2023 Best Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 7-8

• grade A

• Students 136

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  19 reviews

Sophomore: People might complain because they are children, but I believe our school does a great job. Homer high school serves free lunches and sponsors many extracurricular classes such as ceramics, construction, welding, drama, choir, band, art, natural resources, and Nutrition and cooking. They do fundraising and senior service projects which helps the community. We have FOLs (focus on learning) at our school which allows us to choose what we do for the last class of the day on Tuesday-Thursdays which can be anything, from ping-pong, movies, board games, study sessions, D&D, or whatever else our teachers come up with. We do bystander green dot training, and have many AP classes to choose from. As well as sometimes serving hot pizza and cookies at the end of the day, and having extra snacks you can buy if the days lunch doesn't suite your tastes. We have many sports you could choose from in every season including winter sports like skiing, hockey, and many other sports. We also have a pool.... Read 19 reviews

• grade A

• Students 360

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 174

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 155

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 3-6

• grade B+

• Students 170

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• PK, K-6

• grade B+

• Students 112

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• K-6

• grade B+

• Students 96

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 339

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: The home of the Gryphons will forever hold a very special place in my heart. I loved going to school there and everyone was so welcoming and accepting despite the small space and stressed teachers. The staff cared about you an connected with you. When I run into people who taught me in my hometown, they always ask e how I've been the past 10 or so years and seem genuinely excited to see me.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 85

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• PK, K-6

• grade B+

• Students 244

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  111 reviews

Senior: Overall, I’ve had a great time at KCHS. I like the small class sizes, and I feel that I know all my teachers well. I’ve loved being a part of the music and sports programs in my four years at the school. The music program is by far the strongest on the peninsula and has put out many amazing artists. The sports teams tend to struggle a bit and I do not feel that admin or the AD always care about the needs of the more advanced athletes, especially in the Nordic ski team. The longtime coach runs the program like a rec team and it holds us back. I would also like to see admin recognize and respect the music programs more as I don’t think they realize how amazing our program is and we often get overshadowed by our mediocre team sports.... Read 111 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 371

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 214

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: Overall I received a very good education at Ninilchik but I wish there would have been more options. It seemed that every year it was the same six classes over and over again, even for what few electives we have. The biggest thing I think needs to change is the amount of teachers, if there was even one more full time high school teacher there would be more options for everybody.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 89

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 7-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: I love the creative freedom at this school as well as a personal bond with the staff! I thoroughly enjoyed my time at this school and I would recommend it to others.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 103

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.39 out of 5  33 reviews

Alum: I loved my time at Seward High School. I graduated in a class of 44 students, and I really enjoyed the small class sizes. My favorite thing was the fact that the student-teacher relationships had the opportunity to be stronger than those at a larger school. I really liked that class sizes were small enough so that students could receive 1 on 1 help, as well as the teachers truly caring about us outside of our class with them. The only thing that I did not enjoy was the fact that there were not enough teachers to be able to offer a lot of classes. Most of the classes offered were online. Which is a great option, I just wish there had been a way to offer those extra classes in person.... Read 33 reviews

• grade B

• Students 145

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  28 reviews

Alum: Connections Program was always open to me taking on more classes or finishing classes early. They never limited me or my siblings and they were always encouraging! My education felt more personalized and do-able. I was actually learning and taking in what I needed to learn compared to the public school system. They had many opportunities to go on field trips with other students, get together, dances hosted by the kids, and so much more. They even let you use your allotment for college credit at the local college (KPC)or a study abroad trip if you wanted. They even do their own study abroad trip every few years if I remember! They are just amazing it’s not the traditional homeschool experience everyone assumes it to be. My final positive point of this rant is we even had an official graduation walk with robes and all. Highly recommended.... Read 28 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,739

• Student-teacher ratio 124:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• PK, K-6

• grade B

• Students 279

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  50 reviews

Alum: My school, it is an institution whose main task is to transfer knowledge to young people. It is a place of education but, in my eyes is a school and so much more. My school is the cradle of knowledge, it is also a place of meeting, socializing, fun and difficult moments. My school is more than an ordinary building. It is a big house where we were, my class and I were one big family, together with our teachers. My school, teachers convey knowledge, and together like in a big family, with brothers and sisters. However, the warmth of home can never be replace, but the school is certainly the most beautiful stage of life of every person. The largest of all the classrooms was art. It is spacious and transparent and has large windows to make it anything have more natural light and walls were filled with art from other students. Chairs were placed in rows so that all of us are sitting next to each other. In the front was her easel, where she’d teach us a variety of different techniques.... Read 50 reviews

• grade B

• Students 261

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• PK, K-8

• grade B

• Students 126

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  97 reviews

Senior: I loved Soldotna High School! I believe they are a very sports focused as opposed to academically focused. The school handled COVID-19 plans very well, especially for the amount of students they have due to being the only high school in town.... Read 97 reviews

• grade B

• Students 598

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Soldotna, AK•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Junior: We are a small but mighty school! The family atmosphere has always been important to me - I enjoy interacting with all grade levels on a daily basis. Our teachers truly love their students and aim to help each student succeed not only in academics but also in real life. I will graduate soon, but my years at Cook Inlet Academy will never be forgotten and have prepared me to be a productive, caring adult!... Read 9 reviews

• grade B

• Students 128

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• 7-8

• grade B

• Students 291

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  20 reviews

High School Senior: I love this school because it's holds so many great memories. Not only that but the teachers really cared about how well you do which is great. Even though there's not many clubs to join, the students and staff make the best of what they have. If I could come back I would definitely go back.... Read 20 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 21

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 198

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK•

• K-5

• grade B minus

• Students 214

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1