Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Anchorage School District (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 81 schools in Anchorage School District, Alaska. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alaska.
- Elementary Schools in Anchorage School District
- Middle Schools in Anchorage School District
- High Schools in Anchorage School District
- Traditional Public Schools in Anchorage School District
- Charter Schools in Anchorage School District
- Schools by Math Proficiency in Anchorage School District
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Anchorage School District
- Largest Schools in Anchorage School District
- 179Girdwood SchoolGirdwood · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 221Lake Otis ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
- 317Airport Heights ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.3
- 426Nunaka Valley ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.8
- 550Fire Lake ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.9
- 633Lake Hood ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.2
- 716Williwaw ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.3
- 810Mountain View ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.4
- 925Spring Hill ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
- 1045Klatt ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.7
- 1173Rogers Park ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 1231Gladys Wood ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.8
- 1322Russian Jack ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.9
- 1438Denali Montessori ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.0
- 1526Northwood ABCAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.0
- 1610Wonder Park ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
- 1775O'Malley ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
- 1817Willow Crest ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.5
- 1964Eagle River ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
- 2019Ptarmigan ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.7
- 2168Homestead ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
- 2235Chinook ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
- 238North Star ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.9
- 2478Ravenwood ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
- 2577Rabbit Creek ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
- 2659Sand Lake ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
- 279Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.0
- 2862Kincaid ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.1
- 2962Bowman ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 3021Alaska Native Cultural Charter SchoolAnchorage · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.2
- 3173Birchwood ABC ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.4
- 3270Trailside ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.5
- 3365Aquarian Charter SchoolAnchorage · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.6
- 3447Campbell STEM ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 3539Government Hill ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.0
- 3685Eagle Academy Charter SchoolEagle River · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.1
- 3781Aurora ElementaryJber · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.1
- 3836Baxter ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.1
- 3963Inlet View ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.3
- 4041College Gate ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.3
- 4158Scenic Park ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.5
- 4280Bear Valley ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.6
- 4360Chugiak ElementaryChugiak · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.6
- 4441Winterberry SchoolAnchorage · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.6
- 4549Ocean View ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.8
- 4672Huffman ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 17.9
- 4736Kasuun ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.1
- 4822Creekside Park ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.1
- 4971Chugach Optional ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.3
- 5020Anchorage STrEaM AcademyAnchorage · Charter MiddleStudents per teacher: 18.3
- 5158Ursa Minor ElementaryJber · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.4
- 5231Susitna ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.8
- 5346Turnagain ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.0
- 5416Muldoon ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.0
- 5512Chester Valley ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.1
- 5668Orion Elementary SchoolJber · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.2
- 5771Northern Lights ABC K-8 SchoolAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.4
- 5861Rilke Schule Charter SchoolAnchorage · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.4
- 598William Tyson ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.6
- 6022Taku ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.8
- 6180Bayshore ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.9
- 6263Alpenglow ElementaryEagle River · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 19.9
- 6321Highland Academy CharterAnchorage · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 20.0
- 6458Eagle River High SchoolEagle River · Public HighStudents per teacher: 20.3
- 6516Bettye Davis East Anchorage High SchoolAnchorage · Public HighStudents per teacher: 20.5
- 6646Romig Middle SchoolAnchorage · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 21.1
- 6718Wendler Middle SchoolAnchorage · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 21.5
- 6860Steller Secondary SchoolAnchorage · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.8
- 6939Dimond High SchoolAnchorage · Public HighStudents per teacher: 21.8
- 7012Nicholas J. Begich Middle SchoolAnchorage · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 21.8
- 7135West High SchoolAnchorage · Public HighStudents per teacher: 22.1
- 7216Central Middle School of ScienceAnchorage · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 22.7
- 7356South Anchorage High SchoolAnchorage · Public HighStudents per teacher: 22.9
- 7450Chugiak High SchoolChugiak · Public HighStudents per teacher: 23.2
- 7557Mirror Lake Middle SchoolChugiak · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 23.8
- 7635Service High SchoolAnchorage · Public HighStudents per teacher: 24.5
- 774Clark Middle SchoolAnchorage · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 26.4
- 7830Tudor ElementaryAnchorage · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 27.5
- 7959Gruening Middle SchoolEagle River · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 28.5
- 8030Hanshew Middle SchoolAnchorage · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 34.3
- 815Alaska Middle College SchoolEagle River · Public HighStudents per teacher: 136.0
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girdwood School Girdwood · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.8 | 79.1 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 179 |
| 2 | Lake Otis Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.2 | 21.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 264 |
| 3 | Airport Heights Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.3 | 17.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 240 |
| 4 | Nunaka Valley Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.8 | 25.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 5 | Fire Lake Elementary Eagle River · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 13.9 | 50.1 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 195 |
| 6 | Lake Hood Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.2 | 33.3 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 185 |
| 7 | Williwaw Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.3 | 16.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 8 | Mountain View Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.4 | 10.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 230 |
| 9 | Spring Hill Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.6 | 24.6 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 10 | Klatt Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.7 | 44.8 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 11 | Rogers Park Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.8 | 73.3 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 12 | Gladys Wood Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.8 | 30.9 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 13 | Russian Jack Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.9 | 22.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 254 |
| 14 | Denali Montessori Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.0 | 37.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 15 | Northwood ABC Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.0 | 25.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 16 | Wonder Park Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.1 | 10.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 287 |
| 17 | O'Malley Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.2 | 74.5 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 18 | Willow Crest Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.5 | 17.2 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 19 | Eagle River Elementary Eagle River · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.6 | 63.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 266 |
| 20 | Ptarmigan Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.7 | 18.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 21 | Homestead Elementary Eagle River · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.9 | 68.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 22 | Chinook Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.9 | 34.5 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 365 |
| 23 | North Star Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 15.9 | 8.3 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 24 | Ravenwood Elementary Eagle River · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.0 | 77.6 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 25 | Rabbit Creek Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.0 | 76.6 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 26 | Sand Lake Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.0 | 59.2 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 27 | Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.0 | 8.6 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 28 | Kincaid Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.1 | 62.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 29 | Bowman Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.2 | 61.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 536 |
| 30 | Alaska Native Cultural Charter School Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 16.2 | 20.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 357 |
| 31 | Birchwood ABC Elementary Eagle River · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.4 | 72.6 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 246 |
| 32 | Trailside Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 16.5 | 70.3 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 33 | Aquarian Charter School Anchorage · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 16.6 | 65.1 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 365 |
| 34 | Campbell STEM Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.0 | 47.3 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 323 |
| 35 | Government Hill Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.0 | 39.3 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 36 | Eagle Academy Charter School Eagle River · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 17.1 | 84.6 Top 10% | 92% Math proficiency | 205 |
| 37 | Aurora Elementary Jber · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.1 | 80.6 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 38 | Baxter Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.1 | 35.7 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 239 |
| 39 | Inlet View Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.3 | 62.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 190 |
| 40 | College Gate Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.3 | 41.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 41 | Scenic Park Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.5 | 58.4 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 386 |
| 42 | Bear Valley Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.6 | 79.8 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 43 | Chugiak Elementary Chugiak · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.6 | 60.2 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 44 | Winterberry School Anchorage · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 17.6 | 41.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 264 |
| 45 | Ocean View Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.8 | 49.2 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 46 | Huffman Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.9 | 71.9 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 268 |
| 47 | Kasuun Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.1 | 36.2 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 48 | Creekside Park Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.1 | 22.4 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 49 | Chugach Optional Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.3 | 71.1 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 275 |
| 50 | Anchorage STrEaM Academy Anchorage · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 18.3 | 20.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 183 |
| 51 | Ursa Minor Elementary Jber · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.4 | 58.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 52 | Susitna Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.8 | 30.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 53 | Turnagain Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.0 | 45.9 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 247 |
| 54 | Muldoon Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.0 | 16.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 55 | Chester Valley Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.1 | 11.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 191 |
| 56 | Orion Elementary School Jber · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.2 | 68.0 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 57 | Northern Lights ABC K-8 School Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 19.4 | 70.7 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 582 |
| 58 | Rilke Schule Charter School Anchorage · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 19.4 | 61.2 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 59 | William Tyson Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.6 | 8.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 353 |
| 60 | Taku Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.8 | 22.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 61 | Bayshore Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.9 | 80.4 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 62 | Alpenglow Elementary Eagle River · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.9 | 63.2 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 63 | Highland Academy Charter Anchorage · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 20.0 | 21.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 200 |
| 64 | Eagle River High School Eagle River · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.3 | 58.4 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 771 |
| 65 | Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Anchorage · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.5 | 15.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 1,636 |
| 66 | Romig Middle School Anchorage · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.1 | 46.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,138 |
| 67 | Wendler Middle School Anchorage · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.5 | 17.9 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 68 | Steller Secondary School Anchorage · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 21.8 | 59.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 69 | Dimond High School Anchorage · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.8 | 38.8 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 1,373 |
| 70 | Nicholas J. Begich Middle School Anchorage · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.8 | 12.4 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 830 |
| 71 | West High School Anchorage · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.1 | 35.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 1,702 |
| 72 | Central Middle School of Science Anchorage · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.7 | 16.1 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 545 |
| 73 | South Anchorage High School Anchorage · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.9 | 56.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 1,239 |
| 74 | Chugiak High School Chugiak · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 23.2 | 50.2 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 928 |
| 75 | Mirror Lake Middle School Chugiak · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.8 | 57.3 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 76 | Service High School Anchorage · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.5 | 35.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,518 |
| 77 | Clark Middle School Anchorage · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.4 | 3.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 713 |
| 78 | Tudor Elementary Anchorage · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 27.5 | 30.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 303 |
| 79 | Gruening Middle School Eagle River · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.5 | 58.5 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 797 |
| 80 | Hanshew Middle School Anchorage · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.3 | 30.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 822 |
| 81 | Alaska Middle College School Eagle River · High · Grades 11–12 | Public | 136.0 | 5.0 Lower 50% | – | 272 |
Girdwood School in Girdwood leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Anchorage School District with Students per teacher 12.8. Of the 81 schools shown, 74 are public, 7 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Alaska lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Anchorage School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Anchorage School District?
Girdwood School in Girdwood, Alaska ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Anchorage School District with Students per teacher 12.8 (Enrollment: 179).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Anchorage School District ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.