For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Copper Center, AK.
The top ranked public school in Copper Center, AK is Kenny Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Copper Center, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Copper Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Copper Center, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Copper Center, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mile 104 Old Richardson Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3394
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3394
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Copper Center, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Copper Center, AK include Kenny Lake School.
How many public schools are located in Copper Center?
1 public schools are located in Copper Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Copper Center?
Copper Center public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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