For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,922 students in 99709, AK (there are , serving 37 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 99709, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 99709, AK are Watershed Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary School and Woodriver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 99709 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99709, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99709, AK ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Auburn Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4234
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4234
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Woodriver Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Palo Verde Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4211
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4211
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Raven School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Grades: PK-12
| 3,273 students
Rank: #55.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
554 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6963
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-6963
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
West Valley High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #77.
Hutchison High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Geist Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99709, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99709, AK include Watershed Charter School, Pearl Creek Elementary School and Woodriver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99709?
9 public schools are located in 99709.
What percentage of students in 99709 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 99709 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99709?
99709 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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