| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta/Greely School District | Fairbanks | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Denali Borough School District | Clear | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 4 |
| Galena City School District | Galena | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Haines Borough School District | Juneau | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Juneau Borough School District | Juneau | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | Anchor Point | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 15 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District | Ketchikan | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | Glennallen | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11 |
| Petersburg Borough School District | Petersburg | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Unalaska City School District | Unalaska | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Wrangell School District | Meyers Chuck | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Anchorage School District | Anchorage | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 15 |
| Copper River School District | Chitina | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 3 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough School District | Eielson Afb | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 9 |
| Kodiak Island Borough School District | Port Lions | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 6 |
| Southeast Island School District | Kake | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 9 |
| Alaska Gateway School District | Chicken | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 4 |
| Aleutian Region School District | Adak | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 3 |
| Aleutians East Borough School District | Akutan | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 5 |
| Bering Strait School District | Saint Michael | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 14 |
| Bristol Bay Borough School District | Naknek | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 2 |
| Chatham School District | Angoon | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 7 |
| Chugach School District | Cordova | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 3 |
| Iditarod Area School District | Aniak | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 9 |
| Kuspuk School District | Anchorage | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 6 |
| Lower Kuskokwim School District | Bethel | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 17 |
| Lower Yukon School District | Alakanuk | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 11 |
| North Slope Borough School District | Anchorage | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 10 |
| Northwest Arctic Borough School District | Buckland | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 11 |
| Pribilof School District | Saint George Island | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 2 |
| Southwest Region School District | Aleknagik | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 7 |
| St. Marys City School District | Saint Marys | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 1 |
| Yakutat School District | Yakutat | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 1 |
| Yukon Flats School District | Arctic Village | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 10 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk School District | Allakaket | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 13 |
| Yupiit School District | Akiachak | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 3 |
| Annette Island School District | Metlakatla | Not rated | 1 |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough School District | Chignik Lake | Not rated | 14 |
| Sitka School District | Sitka | Not rated | 1 |
| Skagway School District | Skagway | Not rated | 1 |
| Valdez City School District | Valdez | Not rated | 1 |
School Districts in Alaska
Alaska is home to 41 public school districts serving approximately 125,463 students across 241+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 5/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18 — the most recent district-level federal collection we have processed), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Alaska include Delta/Greely School District, Denali Borough School District, Galena City 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.