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#10 of 22 private schools in AK
Top 41% of private schools
Anchorage Junior Academy
Elementary School
5511 OMALLEY RD, Anchorage, AK 99507
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Alaska private schools
#10 of 22
In Anchorage
#5 of 10
public schools
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Anchorage Junior Academy
Elementary School in Anchorage · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Anchorage Junior Academy
Anchorage Junior Academy is a private elementary school in Anchorage, AK. Anchorage Junior Academy serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Anchorage Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 22 private schools in AK.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- AK avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 42 students, Anchorage Junior Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Anchorage Junior Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Anchorage Junior Academy compares to 70 public schools serving similar grades in Anchorage, AK
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Junior Academy (this school) | 6.7 |
| O'Malley Elementary | 8.6 |
| Trailside Elementary | 8.2 |
| Huffman Elementary | 8.6 |
| Hanshew Middle School | 4.6 |
| Spring Hill Elementary | 5.1 |
| Bowman Elementary | 8.6 |
| FOCUS Homeschool | 5.9 |
| Kasuun Elementary | 6.6 |
| Rabbit Creek Elementary | 8.5 |
| Bear Valley Elementary | 8.8 |
| Goldenview Middle School | 7.7 |
| Ocean View Elementary | 7.2 |
| Northern Lights ABC K-8 School | 8.4 |
| Rilke Schule Charter School | 8.4 |
| Taku Elementary | 5.0 |
| Polaris K-12 School | 5.9 |
| Tudor Elementary | 5.1 |
| Klatt Elementary | 7.2 |
| Scenic Park Elementary | 7.1 |
| Campbell STEM Elementary | 6.7 |
Showing 20 of 70 schools. View all schools in Anchorage
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AK.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AK
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5511 OMALLEY RD, Anchorage, AK 99507
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Anchorage Junior Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bear Valley Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is O'Malley Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Huffman Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Anchorage, see our Anchorage schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| O'Malley Elementary Anchorage | 0.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Service High School Anchorage | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Trailside Elementary Anchorage | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Huffman Elementary Anchorage | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| South Anchorage High School Anchorage | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ELEMENTARY Anchorage | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SECONDARY Anchorage | 1.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Kasuun Elementary Anchorage | 2.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Goldenview Middle School Anchorage | 3.1 mi | 7.7 |
| ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL Anchorage | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Bear Valley Elementary Anchorage | 2.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Spring Hill Elementary Anchorage | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Hanshew Middle School Anchorage | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| PACIFIC NORTHERN ACADEMY Anchorage | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Benny Benson Alternative High School Anchorage | 3.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Rabbit Creek Elementary Anchorage | 2.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Bowman Elementary Anchorage | 2.3 mi | 8.6 |
| College Gate Elementary Anchorage | 4.8 mi | 6.6 |
| ANCHORAGE WALDORF SCHOOL Anchorage | 4.7 mi | 6.7 |
| FOCUS Homeschool Anchorage | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 99507 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,347
Median Home Value
$371,200
Median Rent
$1,546/mo
Population
36,300
College Educated
37.6%
Homeownership
72.3%
Avg Commute
17.4 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
35.6
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Zackar Levi Elementary Lower Kalskag, AK | 7.3 |
| SPRUCETREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Fairbanks, AK | 7.4 |
| KODIAK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kodiak, AK | 5.6 |
| Sutton Elementary Sutton, AK | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anchorage Junior Academy
What grades does Anchorage Junior Academy serve?
Anchorage Junior Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Anchorage Junior Academy?
Anchorage Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchorage Junior Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Anchorage Junior Academy rank in AK?
Anchorage Junior Academy ranks #10 of 22 private schools in AK.
What is Anchorage Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Anchorage Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Anchorage Junior Academy a private school?
Yes, Anchorage Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Anchorage Junior Academy a religious school?
Anchorage Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Phone
- (907) 346-2164
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