For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,615 students in Eagle River, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eagle River, AK are Eagle Academy Charter School, Ravenwood Elementary School and Distance Learning/corresp. Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle River, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eagle River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Eagle River, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Distance Learning/corresp. Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12812 Old Glen Hwy
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Alpenglow Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Gruening Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Fire Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13801 Harry Mcdonald Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Eagle River, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mckinley Heights High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Hc 85, Box 9549
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Eagle River, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eagle River, AK include Eagle Academy Charter School, Ravenwood Elementary School and Distance Learning/corresp. Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eagle River?
8 public elementary schools are located in Eagle River.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle River?
Eagle River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Eagle River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Eagle River include: Ravenwood Elementary School vs. Alpenglow Elementary School, Alpenglow Elementary School vs. Ravenwood Elementary School, Eagle River Elementary School vs. Homestead Elementary School
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