For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 431 students in Fort Wainwright, AK.
The top ranked public school in Fort Wainwright, AK is Arctic Light Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Wainwright, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Fort Wainwright have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Fort Wainwright, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arctic Light Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4167 Neely Rd
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
(907) 356-2038
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
(907) 356-2038
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Wainwright, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Wainwright, AK include Arctic Light Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Wainwright?
1 public schools are located in Fort Wainwright.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Wainwright?
Fort Wainwright public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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