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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Anchorage's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Anchorage Public Schools

 
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Chugach Optional Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Northern Lights ABC K 8 SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
South Anchorage High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Steller Secondary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Bear Valley Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Anchorage?

AnchorageAlaskaU.S.
Median household income $64,251 $60,356 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)114% 114% 100%
Unemployment 4% 7% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)633
Days per year with some sun: 126
Days per year with some precipitation: 122		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 280,821

Recent Parent Reviews

Pacific Northern Academy

4 out of 5 stars
26 days ago

I used to to go to p.n.a. and it is one of the best schools I have ever been to. I tran...

College Gate Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars
29 days ago

I was so impressed with the experience my child had at this school. My son started Kind...

Susitna Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars
38 days ago

I work with the Susitna Optional program and love the teachers in that school. I enjoy...

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