For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 14,901 students in Fairbanks, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fairbanks, AK are Watershed Charter School, Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Golden Heart Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbanks, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairbanks have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fairbanks, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 470:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 7,486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 121:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Two Rivers School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Two Rivers Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Ladd Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Raven School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 357-9573
Gr: PK-12 | 3,273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Randy Smith Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Bainbridge Blvd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 458-7600
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 458-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2404 S Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Tanana Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Trainor Gate Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8145
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-8145
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Ryan Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Cowles
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-4751
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-4751
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
4762 Old Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9401
Gr: K-12
Fairbanks, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Gr: K-9 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
General Delivery
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Fairbanks, AK 99790
(907) 678-2001
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fairbanks, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fairbanks, AK include Watershed Charter School, Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Golden Heart Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairbanks?
16 public middle schools are located in Fairbanks.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Fairbanks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fairbanks include: Randy Smith Middle School vs. Ryan Middle School, Tanana Middle School vs. Ryan Middle School, Ryan Middle School vs. Randy Smith Middle School
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