| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage School District | Anchorage | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 43,727 | 96 | PK–12 | 18 |
| Chugach School District | Anchorage | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 637 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Anchorage Municipality compares
Together they enroll 44,364 students across 100 schools. The largest is Anchorage School District with 43,727 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Alaska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Anchorage Municipality has 2 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Anchorage Municipality is Anchorage School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alaska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Anchorage Municipality, AK. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
Of the districts serving Anchorage Municipality, Anchorage School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd percentile among Alaska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alaska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alaska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alaska only, never across state lines.