Ravenwood Elementary

Ravenwood Elementary is a PK–6 public school in Eagle River, Alaska, serving 367 students as part of the Anchorage School District. Despite its district's mid-tier statewide ranking, Ravenwood stands out as one of Alaska's top elementary schools, currently ranked #3 out of 166 schools statewide for 2025–2026 (98th percentile). Over the past decade, it has consistently earned five-star ratings and placed in the top 20 nearly every year. Its test scores are roughly double the district and state averages: 62% proficiency in English language arts, 72.7% in math, and 76.4% in science.

Ravenwood's academic strength is balanced across subjects, with math and science as particular standouts. Science proficiency has held steady in the 71–78% range for several years, while math has climbed from 66.5% to 72.7% since 2022–2023. The school dramatically outperforms its closest neighbors. Compared with Alpenglow Elementary, just 0.7 miles away, Ravenwood leads by roughly 26 points in math, 29 points in science, and 14 points in ELA. It also holds a nearly 20-point math advantage over Homestead Elementary (1.5 miles away). Eagle Academy Charter School, about 2.6 miles away, is the closest academic peer, though Ravenwood remains the highest-performing traditional public elementary in the region.

What truly sets Ravenwood apart is its results for student subgroups. Its special education students have ranked #1 in Alaska for three consecutive years, and its low-income and military-connected students have also earned top-tier statewide rankings. Notably, the school achieves these outcomes while spending less per student ($13,824) than many lower-performing schools in the same district, such as Muldoon Elementary and Creekside Park Elementary. With a declining student-teacher ratio of 15.8 and steady academic gains, Ravenwood offers families a combination of consistent excellence and strong support for a wide range of learners.