For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 957 students in Eagle River, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Eagle River, AK are Eagle Academy Charter School, Distance Learning/corresp. Center and Gruening Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle River, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Eagle River have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Eagle River, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10901 Mausel St Ste 101
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3025
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Distance Learning/corresp. Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12812 Old Glen Hwy
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-6100
Gr: K-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Gruening Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9601 Lee St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Eagle River, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mckinley Heights High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Hc 85, Box 9549
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Eagle River, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Eagle River, AK include Eagle Academy Charter School, Distance Learning/corresp. Center and Gruening Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eagle River?
3 public middle schools are located in Eagle River.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle River?
Eagle River public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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