Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
School District · Fairbanks, Alaska
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
33
20 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
33
20 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Evaluating Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairbanks North Star Borough School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Watershed Charter School
Fairbanks · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Anderson Crawford Elementary
Eielson Afb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pearl Creek Elementary
Fairbanks · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alaska rank
#33 of 41
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Alaska avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,616
$8,072 vs Alaska median
District size
12,541 students
Much larger than Alaska median
The short answer
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District ranks #33 of 41 Alaska districts by overall school rating. Fairbanks North Star Borough School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 32 schools. Its top-rated schools are Watershed Charter School (8.7/10), Anderson Crawford Elementary (7.8/10), and Pearl Creek Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 38% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fairbanks North Star Borough School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (32 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watershed Charter School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Anderson Crawford Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Pearl Creek Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Barnette Magnet School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Weller Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Discovery Peak Charter School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Ben Eielson Jr/sr High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Fairbanks B.e.s.t. | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Ladd Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Chinook Montessori Charter School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 33 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is a Fairbanks, Alaska school district serving 33 schools. The district educates 12,541 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1. The district invests $17,616 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Watershed Charter School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District with test data.
Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
33 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 7
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alaska
- City
- Fairbanks
- Total Enrollment
- 12,541
- Teachers (FTE)
- 656
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District has 33 schools in total — 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
The average composite rating for Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District spends $17,616 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is 19.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Watershed Charter School is the highest-rated school in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District?
Across schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairbanks North Star Borough School District compare to other districts in Alaska?
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 33 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alaska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.9%
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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.
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