For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,551 students in Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Anchorage, AK are Aquarian Charter School, Rilke Schule Charter School and Anchorage Stream Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anchorage, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Anchorage have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public charter school average of 39% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Anchorage, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aquarian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Gr: K-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Anchorage Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 E 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Anchorage, AK 99521
(907) 742-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Anchorage, AK include Aquarian Charter School, Rilke Schule Charter School and Anchorage Stream Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Anchorage?
8 public charter schools are located in Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage?
Anchorage public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public charter schools average of 39% (majority American Indian).
Which public charter schools in Anchorage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Anchorage include: Winterberry School vs. Rilke Schule Charter School, Rilke Schule Charter School vs. Winterberry School
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