Aurora Borealis Charter School vs Watershed Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 505 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Borealis Charter School
Kenai · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
199 students
Watershed Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
| Measure | Aurora Borealis Charter School Kenai, Alaska | Watershed Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 159 | #7 of 159 |
| National rank | #2145 of 50,301 | #4805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 199 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| city | Kenai | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Borealis Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 80.4).
- •Aurora Borealis Charter School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Aurora Borealis Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Aurora Borealis Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.2).
- •Watershed Charter School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 199.
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 Aurora Borealis Charter School better than Watershed Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Borealis Charter School ranks higher (85.6 vs 80.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aurora Borealis Charter School and Watershed Charter School?
About 505 km in a straight line, between Kenai and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Borealis Charter School: 199. Watershed Charter School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Borealis Charter School and Watershed Charter School rank in Alaska?
Aurora Borealis Charter School is 2nd of 159 and Watershed Charter School is 7th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).