2020 Best Schools in Kenai Peninsula BoroughAbout this List

Homer High School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 9-12
• 17 reviews

Alum: The teachers were well equipped and I enjoyed learning here! I was a student three years ago and most of the teachers were wonderful. I loved the sports and all the opportnuities available because I attended this school. I believe 2 years in a row Homer High School won teacher of the year for Alaska, and there were at least 2 other teachers nominated for this award in the same year. The diversity is lacking though, and I’ve heard from minority students that there is a bigger issue with racism than I noticed. Many students have mentioned the lack of minorities, and racism is definitely still prevalent in this school because of lack of exposure and poor parenting.
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• A

• 383 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Homer Middle School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 7-8

• A-

• 201 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Aurora Borealis Charter School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• K-8

• A-

• 193 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

McNeil Canyon Elementary School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• K-6

• A-

• 126 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Homer Elementary School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 3-6

• A-

• 255 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ninilchik School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-12
• 1 review

Junior: It is a very small school, which comes in handy with academics. You are able to have more one-on-one learning with your teachers. It is a K-12 school and everyone knows everyone. Interested in basketball? Ninilchik has a great basketball team for both girls and boys in our division. We also have track and girls volleyball. For some of our clubs, we have FFA, 4H, Yearbook, D&D, and video club.
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• B+

• 130 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fireweed Academy

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• K-6
• 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.
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• B+

• 105 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nikolaevsk School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-12
• 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.
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• B+

• 64 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chapman School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-8

• B+

• 134 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Seward Middle School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 6-8

• B+

• 127 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nikiski Middle/Senior High School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 6-12
• 46 reviews

Junior: The teachers are all in and committed to their students success. Coming in early, staying late, and even skipping their lunch breaks to make sure we have everything we need to learn and thrive. The environment is friendly and encouraging and there is a place for everyone. From an outstanding sports programs, winning and teaching discipline, to a fantastic theater program.
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• B+

• 374 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kenai Middle School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 6-8

• B

• 375 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

River City Academy

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 7-12
• 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.
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• B

• 80 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Soldotna Montessori Charter School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• K-6

• B

• 164 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Redoubt Elementary School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-6

• B

• 367 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William H. Seward Elementary School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-5

• B

• 307 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-6

• B

• 408 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tustumena Elementary School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-6

• B

• 185 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Connections

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• K-12
• 23 reviews

Senior: I loved the fact that I got to personalize my classes and schedule to fix me throughout high school. This made it so much easier for me to pursue my academic interests with extra freedom. Overall I found all of the staff to be very helpful and supportive! If I could change one thing it would be that I didn’t get more involved with their homeschool programs, as homeschooling, even in a supportive environment, can be daunting. That aside I had an amazing high school experience with Connections!
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• B

• 737 Students
• 73:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kenai Central High School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 9-12
• 103 reviews

Senior: Kenai Central High School is an amazing school in Alaska with the very best teachers! I have had an amazing three years there so far and I can't wait to start my senior year in a few weeks! Students and teachers alike have such great attitudes and everyone truly cares about one another. I have always been encouraged as both a student and an athlete, and I couldn't be more thankful to be a part of KCHS! I am excited to start applying to colleges this fall because I know I am prepared. Go Kards!
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• B

• 459 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Soldotna High School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 10-12
• 83 reviews

Senior: My teachers were very hands on and wanted to help you succeed. The administration want to make it a happy environment where the kids will want to learn. One of the very few areas the school was lacking in was discipline. There were a few occasions where further discipline would have benefitted the kids in trouble. However, the school has given me the opportunity to grow as a student and person, and helped me get a jumpstart on my college education.
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• B

• 563 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mt. View Elementary School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 445 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Seward High School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• 9-12
• 27 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.
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• B-

• 190 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kaleidoscope School of Arts and Science

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• K-6

• B-

• 253 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nikiski North Star Elementary School

• Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, AK
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 381 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio