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Best Schools in Ambler, Alaska

1 schools · 1 Other

Public: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 4.1/10
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Ambler School

4.1/10

Other · Northwest Arctic Borough School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

1

in this city

Avg Score

4.1

out of 10

Median Home

$86,700

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Ambler

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ambler School 4.1 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
4.1/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$41,563

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$86,700

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
6%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
87%

Of occupied housing units

How Ambler compares

Median household income

$42k

62% of Alaska median

About Schools in Ambler, Alaska

Ambler, Alaska is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 4.1 out of 10, schools in Ambler show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Ambler is Ambler School with a composite score of 4.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Ambler is served by 1 school district: Northwest Arctic Borough School District. These districts collectively serve 2,009 students.

Ambler's community shows 6% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $41,563. The poverty rate in the area is 31.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 64 students · Pre-K–12th 4.1

Schools in Ambler

Ambler, Alaska · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$41,563

Median Home Value

$86,700

Median Rent

$475/mo

Population

201

College Educated

6%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty Rate

31.3%

Community Profile

Ambler has a median household income of $41,563. It is a community where 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $86,700, with a median rent of $475/month. The area has a poverty rate of 31.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Alaska
Other
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Ambler, Alaska

How many schools are in Ambler, Alaska?

Ambler has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Ambler, Alaska?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ambler is 4.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Ambler, Alaska?

The top-ranked school in Ambler on MySchoolScout is Ambler School with a composite score of 4.1/10.

How many school districts serve Ambler, Alaska?

Ambler is served by 1 school district: Northwest Arctic Borough School District.

What is the education level in Ambler, Alaska?

According to Census data, 6% of adults in Ambler have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Ambler, Alaska?

The median household income in Ambler is approximately $41,563 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ambler, Alaska?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ambler is 21.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ambler, Alaska?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alaska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.