| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagway School District | Skagway | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Aleutian Region School District | Adak | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 3 |
| Denali Borough School District | Clear | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 4 |
| Petersburg Borough School District | Petersburg | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1 |
| Haines Borough School District | Juneau | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1 |
| Unalaska City School District | Unalaska | 9/10 Excellent · 88th 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 | 15 |
| Copper River School District | Chitina | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 3 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | Anchor Point | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 15 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Glennallen | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 11 |
| Juneau Borough School District | Juneau | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 2 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Eielson Afb | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 9 |
| Southeast Island School District | Kake | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 8 |
| Chugach School District | Cordova | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 3 |
| Yakutat School District | Yakutat | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1 |
| Kodiak Island Borough School District | Port Lions | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 6 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Allakaket | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 11 |
| Aleutians East Borough School District | Akutan | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 5 |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough School District | Chignik Lake | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 14 |
| Chatham School District | Angoon | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 7 |
| Alaska Gateway School District | Chicken | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 4 |
| Kuspuk School District | Anchorage | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 6 |
| Annette Island School District | Metlakatla | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1 |
| Iditarod Area School District | Aniak | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 9 |
| North Slope Borough School District | Anchorage | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 10 |
| Bristol Bay Borough School District | Naknek | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 2 |
| Pribilof School District | Saint George Island | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 2 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough School District | Buckland | 2/10 Poor · 20th pct | 11 |
| Bering Strait School District | Saint Michael | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 14 |
| Lower Kuskokwim School District | Bethel | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 17 |
| Yukon Flats School District | Arctic Village | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 11 |
| St. Marys City School District | Saint Marys | 1/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1 |
| Southwest Region School District | Aleknagik | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 7 |
| Lower Yukon School District | Alakanuk | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 11 |
| Yupiit School District | Akiachak | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 3 |
| Hydaburg City School District | Hydaburg | Not rated | 1 |
| Tanana City School District | Tanana | Not rated | 1 |
School Districts in Alaska
Alaska is home to 43 public school districts serving 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.
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.