| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagway School District | Skagway | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Aleutian Region School District | Adak | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 3 |
| Denali Borough School District | Clear | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 5 |
| Petersburg Borough School District | Petersburg | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 1 |
| Haines Borough School District | Juneau | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2 |
| Unalaska City School District | Unalaska | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2 |
| Sitka School District | Sitka | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1 |
| Delta/Greely School District | Fairbanks | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 2 |
| Wrangell School District | Meyers Chuck | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 2 |
| Galena City School District | Galena | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1 |
| Valdez City School District | Valdez | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1 |
| Anchorage School District | Anchorage | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 18 |
| Copper River School District | Chitina | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 4 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | Anchor Point | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 15 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Glennallen | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 10 |
| Juneau Borough School District | Juneau | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Eielson Afb | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 9 |
| Southeast Island School District | Kake | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 6 |
| Chugach School District | Cordova | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 2 |
| Tanana City School District | Tanana | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1 |
| Yakutat School District | Yakutat | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1 |
| Kodiak Island Borough School District | Port Lions | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 6 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Allakaket | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 11 |
| Aleutians East Borough School District | Akutan | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 5 |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough School District | Chignik Lake | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 14 |
| Chatham School District | Angoon | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 4 |
| Alaska Gateway School District | Chicken | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 5 |
| Kuspuk School District | Anchorage | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 6 |
| Annette Island School District | Metlakatla | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1 |
| Iditarod Area School District | Aniak | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 8 |
| North Slope Borough School District | Anchorage | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 10 |
| Hydaburg City School District | Hydaburg | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1 |
| Bristol Bay Borough School District | Naknek | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 2 |
| Pribilof School District | Saint George Island | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 2 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough School District | Buckland | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 11 |
| Bering Strait School District | Saint Michael | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 13 |
| Lower Kuskokwim School District | Bethel | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 17 |
| Yukon Flats School District | Arctic Village | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 10 |
| St. Marys City School District | Saint Marys | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 1 |
| Southwest Region School District | Aleknagik | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 6 |
| Lower Yukon School District | Alakanuk | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 10 |
| Yupiit School District | Akiachak | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 3 |
| Kashunamiut School District | Chevak | Not rated | 1 |
| Hoonah City School District | Hoonah | Not rated | 1 |
| Kake City School District | Kake | Not rated | 1 |
| Klawock City School District | Klawock | Not rated | 1 |
| Pelican City School District | Pelican | Not rated | 1 |
| Cordova City School District | Cordova | Not rated | 1 |
| Dillingham City School District | Dillingham | Not rated | 1 |
| Nome Public Schools | Nome | Not rated | 1 |
School Districts in Alaska
Alaska has 52 public school districts in the NCES Common Core of Data (2024–25). The 43 districts listed on this page are those serving at least one Alaska zip code in our directory; they enroll approximately 125,613 students across 241+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for 90% of districts, with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Alaska include Skagway School District, Aleutian Region School District, Denali Borough School District, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Looking for the strongest districts? See the best school districts in Alaska, ranked by state test proficiency.
Finding Your District in Alaska
School district boundaries in Alaska are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Alaska, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.