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#8 of 22 private schools in AK
Top 32% of private schools
St John Orthodox Christian School
Elementary School · Eagle River, AK
A private elementary school in Eagle River, AK serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
18940 MONASTERY DR, Eagle River, AK 99577
- 6.3:1 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 St John Orthodox Christian School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,011
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,709/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99577; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Abc ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Fire Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Distance Learning/corresp. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Eagle River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 325 | 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.
St John Orthodox Christian School is listed in Eagle River, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John Orthodox Christian School
St John Orthodox Christian School is a private elementary school in Eagle River, AK, serving approximately 76 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 22 private schools in AK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John Orthodox Christian School
What grades does St John Orthodox Christian School serve?
St John Orthodox Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John Orthodox Christian School?
St John Orthodox Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Orthodox Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Orthodox Christian School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John Orthodox Christian School rank in AK?
St John Orthodox Christian School ranks #8 of 22 private schools in AK.
What is St John Orthodox Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Orthodox Christian School 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 St John Orthodox Christian School a private school?
Yes, St John Orthodox Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St John Orthodox Christian School a religious school?
St John Orthodox Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Phone
- (907) 696-3920
- Area population (ZIP 99577)
- 27,917
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 99577; 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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