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Best Alaska Magnet Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 magnet public elementary schools serving 10,273 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Alaska are Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Steller Secondary School and Chugach Optional Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).

Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Alaska (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Steller Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2508 Blueberry Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Rilke Schule Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-0900
Gr: K-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Mirror Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22901 Lake Hill Dr
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Romig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Denali Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
Government Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Bluff Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Susitna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
Chinook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Central Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked magnet public elementary schools in Alaska include Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Steller Secondary School and Chugach Optional Elementary School.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Alaska?
26 magnet public elementary schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).

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