For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 934 students in 99506, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99506, AK are Aurora Elementary School and Orion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99506 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99506, AK have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99506, AK Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Orion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
99506, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Iliamna Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4140 Eaker Avenue
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Gr: PK-3 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 99506, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99506, AK include Aurora Elementary School and Orion Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99506?
2 public elementary schools are located in 99506.
What is the racial composition of students in 99506?
99506 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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