For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 782 students in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public schools in South Addition are Chugach Optional Elementary School, Inlet View Elementary School and Central Middle School Of Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Inlet View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5100
Grades: 7-8
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK include Chugach Optional Elementary School, Inlet View Elementary School and Central Middle School Of Science.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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