Anne Wien Elementary vs Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anne Wien Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Fairbanks B.E.S.T.
Fairbanks · Public other · Grades PK–12
784 students
| Measure | Anne Wien Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska | Fairbanks B.E.S.T. Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #131 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #40371 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 360 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 784.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairbanks B.E.S.T. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Anne Wien Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 784.0).
- •Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is the larger school with 784 students compared with 360.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anne Wien Elementary better than Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Anne Wien Elementary and Fairbanks B.E.S.T.?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anne Wien Elementary: 360. Fairbanks B.E.S.T.: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anne Wien Elementary and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. rank in Alaska?
Anne Wien Elementary is 131st of 159 and Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).