For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,075 students in Barrow, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Barrow, AK are Fred Ipalook Elementary School, Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Barrow have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Barrow, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kiita Learning Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5246 Karluk St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Barrow High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9601
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Eben Hopson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Transit St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9700
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Qargi Academy
Charter School
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barrow, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Barrow, AK include Fred Ipalook Elementary School, Kiita Learning Community and Barrow High School.
How many public schools are located in Barrow?
5 public schools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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