For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 935 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Downtown are Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Alternative Learning Systems. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK include Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Alternative Learning Systems.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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