30 schools in Fairbanks

Alaska · Public K-12

In Fairbanks, Alaska, public K-12 schools total 30 and serve approximately 20,537 students, with an average school size of 685.

7-year change in Fairbanks

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

20,537

+4,858 (+31%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

-1 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Alternative Learning Systems	Combined	PK-12	184
Anne Wien Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	360
Barnette Magnet School	Elementary	PK-08	417
Boreal Sun Charter School	Elementary	KG-08	201
Chinook Montessori Charter School	Elementary	KG-08	158
Denali Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	300
Effie Kokrine Charter School	High	07-12	139
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.	Combined	PK-12	784
Golden Heart Academy	High	05-12	13
Hunter Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	332
Hutchison High School	High	09-12	356
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)	Combined	PK-12	7,876
Joy Elementary	Elementary	M-M	·
Ladd Elementary	Elementary	PK-08	383
Lathrop High School	High	09-12	788
Nordale Elementary	Elementary	M-M	·
North Star College	High	11-12	197
Pearl Creek Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	388
Randy Smith Middle School	Middle	06-08	413
Raven School	Combined	PK-12	3,687
Ryan Middle School	Middle	06-08	463
Salcha Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	59
Tanana Middle School	Middle	06-08	523
Ticasuk Brown Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	351
Two Rivers School	Elementary	PK-08	67
University Park Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	361
Watershed Charter School	Elementary	KG-08	200
Weller Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	413
West Valley High School	High	09-12	782
Woodriver Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	342

About Fairbanks

Public education in Fairbanks, Alaska runs across 30 schools that instructs roughly 20,537 students. By footprint, Fairbanks sits in the population-heavy bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 17 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, and 4 other.

Schools in Fairbanks average about 685 students each, 160% higher than the Alaska norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 20,537 students, rose 31% from the 15,679 reported in SY 2017-18. Fairbanks now counts 28 public schools, down from 29 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fairbanks discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Fairbanks, Alaska?

There are 30 public K-12 schools in Fairbanks, with a combined enrollment of about 20,537.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Fairbanks?

Fairbanks has 17 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 4 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Fairbanks?

Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is the largest public school in Fairbanks by enrollment, with approximately 7,876 students.

What school districts serve Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is served by 3 public school districts, including Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Galena City School District, Yukon-Koyukuk School District.

What grade levels do public schools in Fairbanks cover?

Public schools in Fairbanks serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Fairbanks?

4 of the 30 public schools in Fairbanks are charter schools.