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#7 of 22 private schools in AK
Top 27% of private schools
Cook Inlet Academy
School · Soldotna, AK
A private school in Soldotna, AK serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
45872 KALIFORNSKY BEACH RD, Soldotna, AK 99669
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
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Where Cook Inlet Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,225/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soldotna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,133
Median home value
$304,000
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectionsEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,118 | Compare → |
| Wings Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 5.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cook Inlet Academy is listed in Soldotna, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cook Inlet Academy
Cook Inlet Academy is a private school in Soldotna, AK, serving approximately 126 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 22 private schools in AK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cook Inlet Academy
What grades does Cook Inlet Academy serve?
Cook Inlet Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Cook Inlet Academy?
Cook Inlet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook Inlet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook Inlet Academy is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cook Inlet Academy rank in AK?
Cook Inlet Academy ranks #7 of 22 private schools in AK.
What is Cook Inlet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cook Inlet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cook Inlet Academy a private school?
Yes, Cook Inlet Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cook Inlet Academy a religious school?
Cook Inlet Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Phone
- (907) 262-5101
- Area population (ZIP 99669)
- 15,722
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99669; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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