Fairbanks North Star Borough School District operates 8 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 4,000 | 3,700 | ≈ Near average |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $18,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ↑ 53% above avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Near average |
- Ladd Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 383 students
- University Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 361 students
- Golden Heart Academy — Grades 5–12 · 13 students
- Arctic Light Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 361 students
- Anne Wien Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 360 students
- Chinook Montessori Charter School — Grades K–8 · 158 students
- Anderson Crawford Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 369 students
- Anderson Elementary — Grades · 0 students
- Midnight Sun Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 322 students
- Barnette Magnet School — Grades PK–8 · 417 students
- Ben Eielson Jr/Sr High School — Grades · 0 students
- Denali Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 300 students
- Hunter Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 332 students
- Joy Elementary — Grades · 0 students
- Lathrop High School — Grades 9–12 · 788 students
- Nordale Elementary — Grades · 0 students
- North Pole High School — Grades 9–12 · 695 students
- Ryan Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 463 students
- Salcha Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 59 students
- Tanana Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 523 students
- Two Rivers School — Grades PK–8 · 67 students
- Woodriver Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 342 students
- West Valley High School — Grades 9–12 · 782 students
- Randy Smith Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 413 students
- Alternative Learning Systems — Grades PK–12 · 184 students
- Effie Kokrine Charter School — Grades 7–12 · 139 students
- Pearl Creek Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 388 students
- Weller Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 413 students
- Fairbanks B.E.S.T. — Grades PK–12 · 784 students
- Ticasuk Brown Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 351 students
- Edmunds Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 356 students
- Lyman C. Hunt Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 322 students
- Fairbanks High School — Grades 9–12 · 921 students
About Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Zip code 99709 in Fairbanks, Alaska is served by Fairbanks North Star Borough School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades K–12. This page provides a data-driven overview of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Fairbanks North Star Borough School District runs approximately $18,000 annually, placing it near the Alaska state average of approximately $18,000 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is a very large district with 33 schools serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 12,703 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 7 out of 10 — above average among Alaska public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection. We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Alaska is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Alaska. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 99709
Children in zip code 99709 are assigned to Fairbanks North Star Borough School District for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 99709, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Fairbanks North Star Borough School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Alaska districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Fairbanks
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Fairbanks North Star Borough School District serves zip code 99709, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 99709 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Alaska, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Fairbanks North Star Borough School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 99709.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Fairbanks North Star Borough School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 99709 data.