Very Good
#4 of 22 private schools in AK
Top 14% of private schools
Pacific Northern Academy
Elementary School · Anchorage, AK
A private elementary school in Anchorage, AK serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2511 SENTRY DR, Anchorage, AK 99507
- 5.1:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Pacific Northern 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), 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
$107,347
Median home value
$371,200
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99507; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Focus HomeschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Bowman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 572 | 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.
Pacific Northern Academy is listed in Anchorage, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pacific Northern Academy
Pacific Northern Academy is a private elementary school in Anchorage, AK, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 22 private schools in AK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Northern Academy
What grades does Pacific Northern Academy serve?
Pacific Northern Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pacific Northern Academy?
Pacific Northern Academy has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Northern Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Northern Academy is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pacific Northern Academy rank in AK?
Pacific Northern Academy ranks #4 of 22 private schools in AK.
What is Pacific Northern Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Northern Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pacific Northern Academy a private school?
Yes, Pacific Northern Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pacific Northern Academy a religious school?
No, Pacific Northern Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Phone
- (907) 333-1080
- Area population (ZIP 99507)
- 36,300
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 99507; 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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