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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 99611


At a glance
9
Schools
2,329
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedAurora Borealis Charter School1st of 175 Alaska elementary schools
Biggest riser
Nikiski North Star Elementary up 18 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Nikiski North Star Elementary 12.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 99611 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and no alternative schools, all part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. While the district is ranked 12th out of 24 in Alaska with a 3-star rating, the individual schools within the district show a wide range of performance, with some standouts and others struggling.

Aurora Borealis Charter School is the top performer, ranked 1st out of 175 elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, particularly in science and math. Nikiski Middle/Senior High School is also a strong performer, ranked 20th out of 63 high schools in Alaska with a 4-star rating and solid test scores, especially in science. In contrast, Kenai Central High School has more modest test scores, though still respectable.

The data also reveals significant variation in student-teacher ratios, free and reduced lunch rates, and historical performance among the schools. This highlights the importance of looking at individual school data rather than relying solely on district-level information. The charter schools, Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science and Aurora Borealis, appear to be outperforming the traditional public schools in the area, suggesting parents may want to consider these options when choosing a school for their children.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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