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11 schools in Eagle River

Alaska · Public K-12

Eagle River, Alaska runs a public-school system of 11 campuses with combined enrollment around 3,757 (7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Eagle River

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,757
-571 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 68%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alaska Middle College SchoolHigh11-12272
Alpenglow ElementaryElementaryPK-06278
Birchwood ABC ElementaryElementaryPK-06246
Distance Learning/Corresp. Ctr.CombinedKG-12105
Eagle Academy Charter SchoolElementaryKG-08205
Eagle River ElementaryElementaryPK-06266
Eagle River High SchoolHigh09-12771
Fire Lake ElementaryElementaryPK-06195
Gruening Middle SchoolMiddle06-08797
Homestead ElementaryElementaryPK-06255
Ravenwood ElementaryElementaryPK-06367

About Eagle River

Eagle River, Alaska is home to 11 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,757 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Eagle River is around 342 students, 30% meaningfully above the Alaska average of about 263.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 13%: 4,328 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,757 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 68% to 65% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Eagle River discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Eagle River?
Eagle River, Alaska has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,757 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Eagle River?
Eagle River has 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Eagle River?
Gruening Middle School is the largest public school in Eagle River by enrollment, with approximately 797 students.
What school districts serve Eagle River?
Eagle River is served by 2 public school districts, including Iditarod Area School District, Anchorage School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Eagle River cover?
Public schools in Eagle River serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Eagle River?
1 of the 11 public schools in Eagle River are charter schools.