For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 343 students in 99709, AK.
The top ranked public charter schools in 99709, AK are Watershed Charter School and Effie Kokrine Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 99709 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in 99709, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best 99709, AK Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 99709, AK?
The top ranked public charter schools in 99709, AK include Watershed Charter School and Effie Kokrine Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 99709?
2 public charter schools are located in 99709.
What is the racial composition of students in 99709?
99709 public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
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